[PDF] Ancient African Civilizations eBook

Author : Captivating History
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Page : 122 pages
File Size : 27,87 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
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ISBN : 9781647488710

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If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient Africa, then keep reading... Africa is the continent where the first humans were born. They explored the vast land and produced the first tools. And although we migrated from that continent, we never completely abandoned it. From the beginning of time, humans lived and worked in Africa, leaving evidence of their existence in the sands of the Sahara Desert and the valleys of the great rivers, such as the Nile and Niger. Some of the earliest great civilizations were born there, and they give us an insight into the smaller kingdoms of ancient Africa. Egypt is the main source of knowledge of many neighboring kingdoms that were just as rich and developed. Unfortunately, they were forgotten in time, as other civilizations and kingdoms replaced them as the continent's power bases. Only recently are we rediscovering the might of the Kingdom of Aksum, the political prowess of Kush, and the richness of the mysterious Punt. The early medieval kingdoms of Ghana and Mali are still being researched due to their unique pre-Muslim culture and their own outlook on Islam. As the home of the many pharaohs, Queen Sheba, Hannibal Barca, and Mansa Musa, Africa deserves our full attention. It has stories to tell us and cultural riches to share with us. Africa is where paganism, Christianity, and Islam left their trails and created a cultural fusion that is unique to the continent. Some modern countries are popular tourist destinations, while others are war-torn lands still unable to industrialize. This polarity of Africa can be traced to ancient times, and the world-shaping events that occurred here need to be studied and understood. In Ancient Africa: A Captivating Guide to Ancient African Civilizations, Such as the Kingdom of Kush, the Land of Punt, Carthage, the Kingdom of Aksum, and the Mali Empire with its Timbuktu, you will discover topics such as The Kingdom of Kush The Land of Punt Carthage The Kingdom of Aksum The Ghana Empire The Mali Empire And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about ancient Africa, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Author : John G. Jackson
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 28,88 MB
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : History
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Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of African history with John G. Jackson's groundbreaking work, Introduction to African Civilizations. This comprehensive volume explores the magnificent civilizations that flourished on the African continent long before the advent of European colonization. From the awe-inspiring pyramids of ancient Egypt to the sophisticated city-states of West Africa, Jackson's meticulously researched and elegantly written book unveils the untold stories of Africa's glorious past. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for truth, Jackson challenges long-held misconceptions and sheds light on the remarkable achievements of African peoples, making this book an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of world history.

Author : Stanley Mayer Burstein
Publisher :
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 31,66 MB
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN :

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The first edition of this book provided teachers of African history, for the first time, with fully annotated translations of the most important Greek and Roman sources for the history of these two remarkable ancient African civilizations. The new edition retains all of the features that made the first edition so successful while significantly expanding the coverage of the history of Kush and Axum. The illustration program has been revised, new translations have been added including recently discovered Nubian and Axumite royal documents, and a new chapter treats the origins of the kingdom of Kush and its relations with Egypt and Persia.

Author : Graham Connah
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 30,35 MB
Release : 2001-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521596909

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This edition of African Civilizations, first published in 2001, re-examines the physical evidence for developing social complexity in tropical Africa.

Author : Jim Barrow
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Page : 182 pages
File Size : 39,57 MB
Release : 2021-01-16
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A broad history of one of the greatest civilizations that ever existed... Here's the untold story of the most prominent African kingdoms! Since the beginning of time, Africa's been inhabited by humans. As one of the oldest civilizations, it is suspected that mankind first originated from Africa. Nearly 5000 years later, Africa's ancient kingdoms are equally fascinating to the modern world as they were once before. Did you know that ancient Africans developed some of the first mathematics systems, established language, revolutionized architecture, and much more? Their ideas have spread across the world and we have been building on their knowledge for all these years. Would you like to: Learn where civilization as we know it today begun? Explore the most prominent ancient African kingdoms? Discover the world-shaping events that happened in Africa? Take a look at and understand Africa's rich mythology and history? In this book, the author will take you on a journey through ancient Africa, focusing on the six major African kingdoms. From their beginnings to their fall, the influence they had on the world, and the myths that'll live forever, these kingdoms are worth the exploration! Here are a few of the topics that this book covers: Pre-colonial kingdoms of North, East, West, Central and South Africa An overview of more than 80 kingdoms The Kingdom of Kush: Explore early Kush and Kerma, Napata, the 25th Dynasty, the City of Meroe, and the economy The Land of Punt: Its location, Hatshepsut's expedition to Puns, the legend of Punt and the modern-day, etc Carthage: Foundation and expansion, affluence and invasion, the Punic wars, government, economy, agriculture, and more Kingdom of Aksum: History, culture, society, religion, foreign relations and economy, architecture, coinage, etc Sahelian Kingdoms Introduction to all the Sahelian kingdoms and empires, their economy, history, and decline Mali Empire: Administration, military, economy, religion, culture, its three most-powerful rulers, and ultimate decline And much more! If you're looking to deepen your knowledge of the ancient African culture, empires, and kingdoms, look no further than this book. Through great fact-based storytelling, the author will make you relive history, unlike any other history book you've studied so far! Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Author : Hazel Richardson
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,55 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9780778720430

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Presents a concise history of the civilization of ancient Africa and discusses early Egyptian and Nubian cultures, rulers and warriors of Africa, economic trade, worship and beliefs, art and music, and more.

Author : Maryse Conde
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 45,58 MB
Release : 1996-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 014025949X

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“Condé’s story is rich and colorful and glorious. It sprawls over continents and centuries to find its way into the reader’s heart.” —Maya Angelou “A wondrous novel” (The New York Times) by the winner of the 2018 New Academy Prize (The Alternative Nobel prize in literature) and author of The Gospel According to the New World The year is 1797, and the kingdom of Segu is flourishing, fed by the wealth of its noblemen and the power of its warriors. The people of Segu, the Bambara, are guided by their griots and priests; their lives are ruled by the elements. But even their soothsayers can only hint at the changes to come, for the battle of the soul of Africa has begun. From the east comes a new religion, Islam, and from the West, the slave trade. Segu follows the life of Dousika Traore, the king’s most trusted advisor, and his four sons, whose fates embody the forces tearing at the fabric of the nation. There is Tiekoro, who renounces his people’s religion and embraces Islam; Siga, who defends tradition, but becomes a merchant; Naba, who is kidnapped by slave traders; and Malobali, who becomes a mercenary and halfhearted Christian. Based on actual events, Segu transports the reader to a fascinating time in history, capturing the earthy spirituality, religious fervor, and violent nature of a people and a growing nation trying to cope with jihads, national rivalries, racism, amid the vagaries of commerce.

Author : Jane Shuter
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 11,92 MB
Release : 2008-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781432913328

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Provides an overview of the culture and civilizations of the ancient West African Kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai.

Author : Christopher Ehret
Publisher : James Currey Publishers
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 25,5 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9780852554753

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This book gives serious play to ancient history right across the African continent and it ties these eras into the currents of wider world history. Chris Ehret has skilfully woven archaeology and linguistics into the historical narrative to provide a text from the deep past until 1800. North America: University Press of Virginia