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A history of Africa from the dawn of human history to the end of apartheid charts the rise and fall of its civilizations, its complex history of slavery, its struggle with colonialism, and its great diversity
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Tells the story of our earliest ancestors' adaptation to Africa's environment, and of how its unique array of plants, animals, viruses, and parasites has helped and hindered human progress. Weaves together into a richly fluent narrative the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, the changing patterns of indigenous life, the complex history of slavery, the impact of Europeans, and the reemergence of independent nations. Includes b&w photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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