01394cam a22001578i 4500008004100000020001800041100002500059245008500084250001700169260003000186300001700216520093700233650001901170650002601189050002101215180712s2019    nyu      b    001 0 eng c  a97811387103751 aAsante, Molefi Kete,14aThe history of Africa :bthe quest for eternal harmony /cby Molefi Kete Asante.  a3rd edition.  aNew YorkbRoutledgec2019  axvi, 481p.;   aAuthoritative and comprehensive, The History of Africa provides an accessible narrative from earliest prehistory to the present day, with unusual attention paid to the ordinary lives of Africans. This survey includes a wealth of indigenous ideas, African concepts, and traditional outlooks that have escaped the writing of African history in the West. The fully updated new edition includes information on the recent conflicts in Libya and the Sudan, as well as additional content on the experiences and contributions of women. A companion website offers a wealth of supporting resources for each chapter, including new historic maps, primary sources, video and audio clips, and links to sites for further research. Richly illustrated and clearly written, this volume is an indispensable introduction to the major developments, personalities, and events that have shaped the history of the African continent.--Provided by publisher.  aAfrica-History  aAfrica- Civilization 00aDT 20b.A83 2019