For many of us the history of Africa is, at best, vague. We might think of Egyptian pyramids, legendary queens (of Sheba or Cleopatra) and Zulu warriors. The truth, however, is one of remarkably diverse, creative, culturally rich civilisations. In this book, which accompanies an 8-part BBC series, G[...]
For many of us the history of Africa is, at best, vague. In this book, which accompanies an 8-part BBC series, the author takes us on a journey through the history of this remarkable continent. It reveals archaeological sites of staggering beauty that rival the Great Wall of China, as well as ancien[...]