African History for Beginners - Boyd, Herb
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Archaeological discoveries indicate that Africa was the birthplace of humankind. "African History For Beginners" provides striking visuals and fascinating text which bring to life this continent of riches and wonders, and also of people often unknown or misunderstood. Explore the rich history of the continent of contrasts. Discover the glory of the Pharaohs, the Towers of Zimbabwe, the cosmology of the Yoruba, and the courage of the Masai. The plight of the African nations has gained the world's attention, yet the African culture is usually overlooked. "African History For Beginners" is a…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Archaeological discoveries indicate that Africa was the birthplace of humankind. "African History For Beginners" provides striking visuals and fascinating text which bring to life this continent of riches and wonders, and also of people often unknown or misunderstood. Explore the rich history of the continent of contrasts. Discover the glory of the Pharaohs, the Towers of Zimbabwe, the cosmology of the Yoruba, and the courage of the Masai. The plight of the African nations has gained the world's attention, yet the African culture is usually overlooked. "African History For Beginners" is a unique documentary portrait of the African's struggle to preserve their cultural heritage and homeland.
Autorenporträt
Herb Boyd is a journalist and teacher, and has authored and edited 22 books, including his own Civil Rights: Yesterday & Today. His book Baldwin's Harlem, a biography of James Baldwin, was a finalist for a 2009 NAACP Image Award. He teaches at the College of New Rochelle and City College New York, and is a correspondent for Free Speech TV.org. Shey Wolvek-Pfister is a painter and illustrator. This is her fourth For Beginners book.