Author: O. Davies
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317605322
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
This book covers the whole range of West African archaeology to the arrival of the Portugese on the Guinea coast. Parts of this territory are very ill-explored, and emphasis is accordingly laid on the better-known regions: Ghana, Nigeria, the middle Niger valley and Western Senegal. After introducing the geographical background and chronology, subsequent chapters deal with the Palaeolithic, Neolithic and early iron ages, ending with a brief account of the protohistoric period. Published in 1967. Includes map and topographical index.
West Africa Before the Europeans
Author: O. Davies
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317605322
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
This book covers the whole range of West African archaeology to the arrival of the Portugese on the Guinea coast. Parts of this territory are very ill-explored, and emphasis is accordingly laid on the better-known regions: Ghana, Nigeria, the middle Niger valley and Western Senegal. After introducing the geographical background and chronology, subsequent chapters deal with the Palaeolithic, Neolithic and early iron ages, ending with a brief account of the protohistoric period. Published in 1967. Includes map and topographical index.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317605322
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
This book covers the whole range of West African archaeology to the arrival of the Portugese on the Guinea coast. Parts of this territory are very ill-explored, and emphasis is accordingly laid on the better-known regions: Ghana, Nigeria, the middle Niger valley and Western Senegal. After introducing the geographical background and chronology, subsequent chapters deal with the Palaeolithic, Neolithic and early iron ages, ending with a brief account of the protohistoric period. Published in 1967. Includes map and topographical index.
West Africa Before the Europeans: Archaeology & Prehistory
Author: Oliver Davies
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN:
Category : Africa, West
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN:
Category : Africa, West
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
West Africa Before the Europeans. Archaeology & Prehistory. [With Plates and Maps.].
Author: Oliver DAVIES (Professor of Classics, University of Natal.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
West Africa before the European: archaeology & prehistory
Author: Oliver Davies
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Category : Africa, West
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, West
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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West Africa Before the Europeans
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Africa, West
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Africa, West
Languages : en
Pages :
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Methodology and African Prehistory
Author: J. Ki-Zerbo
Publisher: James Currey Publishers
ISBN: 9780852550915
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Assesses the importance attached by African societies to their past and the growth and development of African historiography. This is followed by accounts of the primary literary sources, the oral and living traditions and African archaeology and its techniques. There are further chapters on linguistics, migrations and historical geography before the second part of the book which deals specifically with earliest man and the prehistory of Africa according to geographical area. Specific chapters are also devoted to prehistoric art, agricultural techniques and the development of metallurgy. The series is co-published in Africa with seven publishers, in the United States and Canada by the University of California Press, and in association with the UNESCO Press.
Publisher: James Currey Publishers
ISBN: 9780852550915
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Assesses the importance attached by African societies to their past and the growth and development of African historiography. This is followed by accounts of the primary literary sources, the oral and living traditions and African archaeology and its techniques. There are further chapters on linguistics, migrations and historical geography before the second part of the book which deals specifically with earliest man and the prehistory of Africa according to geographical area. Specific chapters are also devoted to prehistoric art, agricultural techniques and the development of metallurgy. The series is co-published in Africa with seven publishers, in the United States and Canada by the University of California Press, and in association with the UNESCO Press.
UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. I, Abridged Edition
Author: Jacqueline Ki-Zerbo
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520066960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
"This volume covers the period from the end of the Neolithic era to the beginning of the seventh century of our era. This lengthy period includes the civilization of Ancient Egypt, the history of Nubia, Ethiopia, North Africa and the Sahara, as well as of the other regions of the continent and its islands."--Publisher's description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520066960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
"This volume covers the period from the end of the Neolithic era to the beginning of the seventh century of our era. This lengthy period includes the civilization of Ancient Egypt, the history of Nubia, Ethiopia, North Africa and the Sahara, as well as of the other regions of the continent and its islands."--Publisher's description
General History of Africa
Author: International Scientific Committee for the drafting of a General History of Africa
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
ISBN: 9789231017070
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
One of UNESCO's most important publishing projects in the last thirty years, the General History of Africa marks a major breakthrough in the recognition of Africa's cultural heritage. Offering an internal perspective of Africa, the eight-volume work provides a comprehensive approach to the history of ideas, civilizations, societies and institutions of African history. The volumes also discuss historical relationships among Africans as well as multilateral interactions with other cultures and continents.
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
ISBN: 9789231017070
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
One of UNESCO's most important publishing projects in the last thirty years, the General History of Africa marks a major breakthrough in the recognition of Africa's cultural heritage. Offering an internal perspective of Africa, the eight-volume work provides a comprehensive approach to the history of ideas, civilizations, societies and institutions of African history. The volumes also discuss historical relationships among Africans as well as multilateral interactions with other cultures and continents.
A History of African Archaeology
Author: Peter Robertshaw
Publisher: James Currey (GB)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher: James Currey (GB)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
West Africa Before the Europeans
Author: O. Davies
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317605314
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
This book covers the whole range of West African archaeology to the arrival of the Portugese on the Guinea coast. Parts of this territory are very ill-explored, and emphasis is accordingly laid on the better-known regions: Ghana, Nigeria, the middle Niger valley and Western Senegal. After introducing the geographical background and chronology, subsequent chapters deal with the Palaeolithic, Neolithic and early iron ages, ending with a brief account of the protohistoric period. Published in 1967. Includes map and topographical index.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317605314
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
This book covers the whole range of West African archaeology to the arrival of the Portugese on the Guinea coast. Parts of this territory are very ill-explored, and emphasis is accordingly laid on the better-known regions: Ghana, Nigeria, the middle Niger valley and Western Senegal. After introducing the geographical background and chronology, subsequent chapters deal with the Palaeolithic, Neolithic and early iron ages, ending with a brief account of the protohistoric period. Published in 1967. Includes map and topographical index.