The fortunes of Africa : a 5000-year history of wealth, greed, and endeavour
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New York : Public Affairs, 2014.
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Washingtonville-Moffat Library of Washingtonville - Adult Nonfiction
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Published
New York : Public Affairs, 2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxii, 745 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 702-718) and index.
Description
Africa has been coveted for its riches ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew fortune-seekers, merchant-adventurers, and conquerors from afar. In modern times, the focus of attention is on oil, diamonds, and other valuable minerals. Land was another prize. The Romans relied on their colonies in northern Africa for vital grain shipments to feed the population of Rome. Arab invaders followed in their wake, eventually colonizing the entire region. More recently, foreign corporations have acquired huge tracts of land to secure food supplies needed abroad, just as the Romans did. In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he traces the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires; the spread of Christianity and Islam; the enduring quest for gold and other riches; the exploits of explorers and missionaries; and the impact of European colonization. He examines, too, the fate of modern African states and concludes with a glimpse of their future.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Meredith, M. (2014). The fortunes of Africa: a 5000-year history of wealth, greed, and endeavour (First edition.). Public Affairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meredith, Martin. 2014. The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavour. Public Affairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meredith, Martin. The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavour Public Affairs, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Meredith, Martin. The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavour First edition., Public Affairs, 2014.
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