Author : Matthias Alwodo Ogutu,Simon Kenyanchui
Publisher : University of Nairobi Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070061440
An Introduction to African History by Matthias Alwodo Ogutu,Simon Kenyanchui Pdf
Breaking new ground in African historiography, the authors cover the period from pre-historic times to post independent Africa. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the reconstruction throws light on the economic, social and political activities of African societies before and after colonisation; and the rich African civilisations which were inward as well as outward looking. It is demonstrated that Africans were influenced by Christianity and Islam long before colonialism, and that Africa interacted with the Europeans and people from Asia in the field of trade over a long period. Sixteen chapters are prefaced by a full synopsis of the sources of African history.