A guide to African history

by Basil Davidson

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Traces the history of the African continent from prehistoric times to the present day.

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DDC/MDS: 960 — History & geography History of Africa History of Africa
LCC: DT22 .D3 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Africa History of Africa History

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