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The Penguin Atlas of African History: Revised Edition Paperback – March 1, 1996

by Colin McEvedy (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
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This invaluable reference work provides an account of the development of African society from 175 million years ago, through the first appearance of humans to the complex polity of the twentieth century. Colin McEvedy tracks the development of modern man, the differentiation and spread of languages, the first crossings of the Sahara, the exploration of the Niger, and the search for the 'fountains of the Nile'. Gold and ivory lure traders from far away; Christendom and Islam compete for African attention. Names from the distant past become nation-states with aspirations appropriate to the modern world. With sixty maps and a clear, concise text, this synthesis is especially useful to African studies and history teachers, but is also a fascinating guide for the general reader.
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  1. Part of series
    Hist Atlas
  2. Print length
    144 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Penguin Books
  5. Publication date
    March 1, 1996
  6. Grade level
    12 and up
  7. Reading age
    18 years and up
  8. Dimensions
    8.28 x 5.86 x 0.33 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    0140513213
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0140513219
  11. Lexile measure
    1270L
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Now newly revised, this invaluable reference work provides a succinct account of the development of African society from the first appearance of man to the complex polity of today. Kingdoms and Empires are only part of the story. The atlas covers the development of modern man, the differentiation and spread of African languages, the first crossings of the Sahara, the exploration of the Niger, and the search for 'the fountains of the Nile'. Gold and ivory lure traders from far away; Christendom and Islam compete for African attention. Names from the distant past become nation-states with aspirations appropriate to the modern world. Using the formula successfully established in his previous historical atlases, Colin McEvedy outlines this progress with the aid of sixty maps and a clear, concise text. Though his synthesis will be especially useful to those involved in the teaching of African history, its broad perspectives will undoubtedly appeal also to the general reader.

About the Author

Colin McEvedy is the author of The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History; The New Penguin Atlas of Medieval History; The Penguin Atlas of Recent History (Europe Since 1815) and The Penguin Atlas of North American History. He lives in London, W6.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Subsequent edition (March 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140513213
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140513219
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1270L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.28 x 5.86 x 0.33 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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BC
5.0 out of 5 stars Summary easy to understand
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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Great maps alongside the text.
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TCW
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book for geography of people over time!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015
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This is a very good book even if it has become out of date due to recent finding. I love maps. I guess the visual aspects help me understand history through the changing borders. This is the cause of so much strife in world in our modern world. So it applies to the why of events that take place.
This book starts with the "birth" of man and moves forward fine their. I purchased it originally because I wanted to understand the outcome of the colonial period. But once I started looking at it, I couldn't get my nose out. Each map delineates important changes and why they occurred. It is an evocative way to learn history.
I recommend this book for anyone from grade school on up as a way to explore history in a visual and memorable way. It puts events into an order and context.
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ENKH
4.0 out of 5 stars Book deliveries need to be durable too
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Was delivered in terrible condition for being "brand new". The front side has multiple rips and is bent in multiple ways.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Geological, Political, and Social History
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If you go all the way back to the supercontinent, Pangaea–showing how the land masses separated from it and assembled in the configuration that we now know as the map of the world–you are certainly ambitious in the scope of your study. McEvedy is ambitious and, in a study that contains extensive use of maps–every facing page, in fact–he creates an integrated whole, without it being tedious or belabored. It's a very interesting and unique perspective on African History.
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Todd Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars glad I purchased it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
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A general overview kind of look. A good starting place for deeper research into the history of Africa.
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travelerinthyme
5.0 out of 5 stars This amazing book will make you cry
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2018
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This amazing book will make you cry, will make you angry, and leave you with a real taste of history.
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Calixto
2.0 out of 5 stars Some good stuff but graphics are lazy and not very well developed
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022
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The information is ok but the maps are all in just a couple of colors which makes them not the most informative of aesthetically pleasing
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Mikhail Baskov
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2023
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If you are interested in the world history in general and in Africa's history in particular, this book is a must-read.
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RJ (India)
5.0 out of 5 stars The text & maps connect effortlessly
Reviewed in India on March 16, 2019
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An excellent snap-shot of the African continent in its entirety. It is well condensed with lucid explanations & the supporting maps add immense value. The end-to-end & “evolutionary” approach made the reading experience comprehensive. The only jarring feature is the remark describing Cambyses as “half-mad” on page 28 which appears rather out-of-context & is possibly a reflection of some bias against the Persian civilization. Compared, however, to the overall reading experience this seems a minor aberration.
The Order was efficiently executed & the product delivered in excellent condition.
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Montreal Book Collector
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2016
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As described, delivered promptly.
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E. Meyer
3.0 out of 5 stars Klarheit fehlt
Reviewed in Germany on February 25, 2016
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Nettes Büchlein, gut aufgebaut, Epochen und dergleichen. Lockerer Text, gut zu lesen. Die mittelmäßige Note gebe ich, weil nahezu jede Seite die Karte Afrikas zeigt mit Schraffierungen, die nicht klar zugeorndet werden. Unklar bleibt, welche Informationen mitgeteilt werden wollen.
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John Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2020
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Excellent concise history of the continent. Would recommend to all levels of interest.
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