Immerse yourself in the vast and intricate story of Africa and discover Africa’s true place in world history.

Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world’s second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence, to Africa’s place on the global stage today. Hardcover, 400 pages.