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The Fortunes Of africa: a 5,000 Year History Of Wealth, Greed and Endeavour
[Paperback - 2015]
martin meredith
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Category: History
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Publisher: Simon & Schuster Uk | ISBN: 9781471135453 | Pages: 0
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In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith, bestselling author of The State of Africa, follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he traces the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires; the spread of Christianity and Islam; the enduring quest for gold and other riches; the exploits of explorers and missionaries; and the impact of European colonisation. He examines, too, the fate of modern African states and concludes with a glimpse into their future. This is history on an epic scale.

About the Author

Martin Meredith is a historian, journalist and biographer, and author of many acclaimed books on Africa.Meredith first worked as a foreign correspondent in Africa for theObserverandSunday Times, then as a research fellow at St Antony’s College, Oxford. Residing near Oxford, he is now an independent commentator and author.Meredith’s writing has been described as authoritative and well-documented, despite the pessimism inherent in his subject matter.He is the author ofDiamonds, Gold and War,Mugabe: Power, Plunder– which sold over 15 000 copies in South Africa, andThe Struggle for Zimbabwe’s Future,The State of AfricaandNelson Mandela: A Biography, among many others.His most recent book isBorn in Africa, published by Jonathan Ball Publishers.

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