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Offers an illustrated journey through the history and contributions of Africa's lost civilizations, from the ancient pyramids of Nubia to the ruins of Ethiopia's Christian kingdom to the great library and university of Timbuktu.
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Traveling by camel, by dhow, by land cruiser and on foot, Gates (humanities and Afro-American studies, Harvard U.) takes us to 12 countries in search of Africa's magnificant past, the now neglected civilizations that in their day were as grand and sophisticated as any on earth. As he reveals the achievements that exploiters of the continent have ignored or denied for centuries, he introduces us to the variety of modern-day Africans and shows how the continent's past continues to be felt in the lives of many Africans today. Illustrated with 66 beautiful photographs, 132 illustrations in b&w and color, and seven color maps. Oversize: 10.50x10.50
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