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Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia.

This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, and bright and bold illustrations bring these facts to life.

Learn about the astonishing history of the continent, as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians, the Benin Empire and the Kingdom of Kush, up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day.

Africana explores:

  • The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across Africa, including the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali
  • Famous figures from African history and modern-day change makers
  • The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south

Featuring a stunning copper foil–detailed cover, this large-format book is packed with maps, timelines and much, much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia.

This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, and bright and bold illustrations bring these facts to life.

Learn about the astonishing history of the continent, as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians, the Benin Empire and the Kingdom of Kush, up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day.

Africana explores:

  • The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across Africa, including the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali
  • Famous figures from African history and modern-day change makers
  • The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south

Featuring a stunning copper foil–detailed cover, this large-format book is packed with maps, timelines and much, much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.

Über den Autor
Kim Chakanetsa is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe. She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press. For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called The Conversation, which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience. She has also worked on a number of documentaries for the World Service. When not in the studio, Kim likes attempting complex recipes.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

WELCOME TO AFRICA
WHAT IS AFRICA?

AFRICA

  • Out of Africa
  • A Continent of Contrasts
NORTH AFRICA
  • Dynamic Dynasties
  • People and Cultures of North Africa
  • Wildlife and Landscapes
  • Change Makers and Superstars
  • Snapshots
EAST AFRICA
  • The Cradle of Humanity
  • People and Cultures of East Africa
  • Wildlife and Landscapes
  • Change Makers and Superstars
  • Snapshots
CENTRAL AFRICA
  • Conquering Kingdoms and Mass Migration
  • People and Cultures of Central Africa
  • Wildlife and Landscapes
  • Change Makers and Superstars
  • Snapshots
WEST AFRICA
  • Power and Prosperity
  • People and Cultures of West Africa
  • Wildlife and Landscapes
  • Change Makers and Superstars
  • Snapshots
SOUTHERN AFRICA
  • Great Empires
  • People and Cultures of Southern Africa
  • Wildlife and Landscapes
  • Change Makers and Superstars
  • Snapshots
GLOBAL AFRICA
  • History of Outward Migration
  • Ten Ways Africa has Influenced the World
  • Change Makers and Superstars
  • Words of Wisdom
  • Fast Flag Facts
  • African Flags


Glossary
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Importe
Rubrik: Kinder & Jugend
Medium: Buch
Reihe: Epic Continents
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9780711269781
ISBN-10: 0711269785
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Chakanetsa, Kim
Illustrator: Alabi, Mayowa
Hersteller: Quarto Publishing PLC
Epic Continents
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 311 x 260 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Kim Chakanetsa
Erscheinungsdatum: 04.10.2022
Gewicht: 0,912 kg
Artikel-ID: 121256917

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