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Madimba, Astrid.
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Continents.
Africa -- History.
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Madimba, Astrid.
Continents.
Africa -- History.
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It'
s
a
continent
:
unravelling
Africa
's
history
one
country
at a
time
/ Astrid Madimba & Chinny Ukata.
by
Madimba, Astrid.
Coronet, 2022.
Call #:
960 M182i
Subjects
Continents.
Africa
--
History
.
ISBN:
9781529376784 (hc)
Alternate title:
It is a
continent
:
unravelling
Africa
's
history
one
country
at a
time
Unravelling
Africa
's
history
one
country
at a
time
.
Description:
xvii, 332 p. : map ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical notes, p. [255]-332.
Summary:
"Why is
Africa
still perceived as a
country
when there are around 2,000 languages spoken on the
continent
alone? IT'
S
A
CONTINENT
aims to counter the misconception that
Africa
is a
country
by breaking down this vast, beautiful and complex
continent
into regions and countries. Each of the 54 African countries has a unique
history
and culture, and this book highlights the key historical moments that have shaped each nation and contributed to its global position, as well as within the African
continent
. Each chapter (focusing on a different
country
) of the book brings to light stories and African figures that have been marginalised in mainstream education, in a humorous and easily-digestible format, breaking down facts and events that you wouldn't believe happened. Why is the Liberian flag so similar to the Stars and Stripes of the United States? Have you heard about Thomas Sankara's quest for Burkina Faso's self-sufficiency? African soldiers' contribution to World War II? There are many aspects of
history
that mainstream education doesn't address, and this book allows the reader to understand the consequences of historical colonial activities within the African
Continent
, and how many African countries continue to re-build. The majority of countries within the
continent
are young, not just in population but in age, as many only gained independence in the 20th Century. IT'
S
A
CONTINENT
is the bold and brilliant book for readers who want to gain an understanding of things you were never taught in school."--Publisher.
Other authors:
Ukata, Chinny.
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