Africa; Author: Bever, Edward; Paperback

Author: Bever, Edward
International Government & Politics; Paperback; Photographs, Maps
304 pages
Published: September 1996
Oryx Press
ISBN: 0897749545

The vast continent of Africa is a land of enormous diversity. Bever explores the history of Africa from the origin of one of the oldest civilizations in the world to the present-day challenges of race relations, politics, and economic development. The book covers many of the forces that have shaped this continent, such as the influence of Islam, the consequences of European rule, and the political contributions of native African peoples. Africa's independence from European colonial rule is also discussed, as are the remarkable events leading to the end of Apartheid.This work explores the history of Africa, from the origins of one of the oldest civilisations in the world to the present-day challenges of race relations, politics and economic development. It concludes with a discussion of what has worked for Africa.