a good introduction to post-colonial African political history

do you want a book on Africa that brings together historical information, socio-political analysis and a rare outlook on the future of the continent in one readable, inspiring collection? This is it

good introduction to modern South African history

different contributors analyse the roots of social conflict in various african countries (Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Nigeria, Angola, DRC, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Swaziland, South Africa etc)

unique for attempting to lay out a concise plan for solving Africa's problems

a good introduction to pre-colonial west central african history.

interesting account of the wars that preceded colonialism; provides an interesting account of the nature of different African armies

unique examination of African warrior and other honour traditions

very detailed description of the contributions of early African civilization to the world and the reasons why this is rarely acknowledged today

rare first hand accounts of pre-colonial west africa given by different arab travellers. interesting read.

a radical interpretation of black history and the reasons for the under-development of african peoples

a readable account of african history from stone age times to independence

good introduction to the islamization of west africa