Africa: History and Heroes

byZeinab Badawi, Dominique Ramsey (Illustrator)

An illustrated story of an incredible continent, from ancient Egypt to the fight for freedom

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Africa is a part of everyone’s history.

The very first humans, thousands of years ago, evolved on the African continent – but its story didn’t end there.

Journey through the remarkable history of Africa and its heroes, from ancient Egypt to the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade, from the richest person that ever lived to a courageous queen who shimmied down a high cliff with enemies in hot pursuit.

Uncover hidden stories, see awe inspiring churches carved from solid rock, watch as empires rise and fall and marvel as the African countries of today fought for their freedom.

Illustrated in glorious colour, this history of Africa will inspire and amaze. It is for everyone.

About Zeinab Badawi

Zeinab Badawi is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and filmmaker. She is President of SOAS University of London and is an honorary fellow of her alma mater St Hilda’s College, Oxford. Born in Sudan, she has worked in the British media for several decades. Zeinab is a recipient of the President’s Medal of the British Academy, a Patron of the United Nations Association UK, and is on the boards of the Arts, Humanities and Research Council, MINDS (the Mandela Institute for Development Studies), the International Crisis Group and Afrobarometer. She was previously Chair of the Royal African Society. An African History of Africa is her first book.
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  • Imprint: Puffin
  • ISBN: 9780241757802
  • Length: 144 pages
  • Price: £10.99
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