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J. D. Fage (1921–2002)

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The second volume moves the series beyond the realm of conjecture based on scant evidence firmly into the era of written history. Unfortunately, the written records are not evenly distributed, but heavily focused on the Mediterranean coast. The long period witnessed the rise and fall of the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic hegemony. The area witnessed the rapid spread of Christianity and quick eclipse by Islam. Ethiopia and Sudan have more extensive historical records, due in large part to their proximity to Northern Africa. The rise of an independent Christian state in Ethiopia stands out in an areas that became increasingly dominated by Islamic expansion. Areas south of the Sahara in particular resemble the evidence and analysis present in the first volume for the prehistory of the continent and its inhabitants.… (meer)
 
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opeongo5 | Oct 8, 2023 |
A useful overview, especially until around the end of the 1800s, but the tone and focus are sometimes shockingly mushy and bland when describing events that were, by all other accounts, quite horrific. Do read with [b:King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa|347610|King Leopold's Ghost A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa|Adam Hochschild|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173937358s/347610.jpg|937922] and [b:The Challenge for Africa|5167050|The Challenge for Africa|Wangari Maathai|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320542961s/5167050.jpg|5234087] for balance. This is the white-bread version of the seizing and exploitation of Africa.… (meer)
 
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OshoOsho | 2 andere besprekingen | Mar 30, 2013 |
2257 A Short History of Africa Sixth Edition, by Roland Oliver and J. D. Fage (read 17 Dec 1989) This book goes up to 1986 and is by two British professors. It is well done, and while it covers a lot of time over a few pages I thought it worth reading. I wasn't too interested in African history before 1600 but the chapters on the period since were very interesting--especially the last two: "The Road to Independence" and "Independent Africa: The Early Years." It has a good "Suggestions for Further Reading." This was a good book, which should be followed up with more specific reading.… (meer)
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