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Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi's book, A History of Africa from the Dawn of Mankind to Independence is a comprehensive and much-needed study of African history, tracing the continent's extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from an African perspective. "A book that is captivating and inspiring at the same time...in which research efforts have been made in more than 30 countries, bringing to life the wonderful pre-colonial civilizations of Africa in a lively and vibrant manner. A long-awaited book, and well worth the wait." - British Vogue We all come from Africa, so this book is directed to everyone. African history has long been dominated, or simply ignored, by Western narratives about slavery and colonialism. Now, in this landmark work that redefines the concept of liberation from colonialism, Zainab Badawi corrects this perception. In this fascinating non-fiction book, Badawi takes us on a journey through Africa's fascinating history, from the origins of humanity, through ancient civilizations and empires that witnessed great reigns of kings and queens, all the way to the ravages of conquest and the euphoria of independence. Badawi visited more than thirty African countries, interviewing countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, and local storytellers, uncovering buried histories across the continent and giving Africa its rightful place in our shared global history. The result is a new and exciting narrative of Africa: an epic and comprehensive history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the voices of Africans themselves. What happens when African history is finally told from an African perspective? - Pre-colonial Africa: A journey through a continent's dazzling civilizations and fascinating medieval empires, based on research in more than thirty countries. - Ancient Civilizations: Go beyond the Nile to discover the fascinating and often overlooked history of the Kingdom of Kush, Aksum, and beyond. - Origins of Humanity: Explore our shared beginnings on the African continent and understand why this story matters to everyone. - An African Perspective: Experience the epic and sweeping history of the continent not as a Western narrative, but as a story told by African historians, archaeologists, and storytellers.