Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia.
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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,andbright and bold illustrationsbring 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 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 bookis packed withmaps,timelines and much,much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLCISBN: 9780711269781Number of pages: 96Dimensions: 310 x 256 mm
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"This Wide Eyed encyclopaedia celebrates the cultures,history and landscapes of Africa.""A beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia showcasing the history and diversity of the African continent."
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