Immerse yourself in the extensive and intricate history of Africa and discover its true place in global history, written and endorsed by experts in African heritage. Covering more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the development of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid detail.

The narrative brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, to the struggle against colonialism and the fight for independence, culminating in Africa's position on the international stage today.

You will meet some of Africa's most significant political and military leaders, such as Hannibal, Mansa Musa, Oba Ewuare, Queen Nzinga, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, and Ellen Sirleaf. Stunning photography highlights the importance of art and architecture created by African civilizations, while the text, written by experts in African heritage, covers every facet of African cultures, from music and literature to oral traditions and languages.

Africa also offers specially commissioned CGI works that recreate iconic buildings and life in lost cities such as Timbuktu and Great Zimbabwe. Explore the pages of this remarkable African history book to discover:

• The entire history of the African continent, covering every aspect from culture and trade to politics and society.
• Chapters exploring developments in religion, languages, music, literature, and mythology.
• Biographical sections depicting the lives, influence, and legacy of impactful figures in African history.
• Detailed maps that contextualize key points and highlight the extensive empires and major trade routes.
• An optional 80-page reference providing an address to the histories and cultures of all the sovereign states of Africa.

Well-designed and unparalleled in scope, Africa is the perfect book for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of Africa's vital and inspiring history.