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64 pp.
| Watts
| September, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-531-20284-4$$22.00
(4)
4-6
First Book: African Civilizations series.
Six early African empires are chronicled in these well-written volumes. Starting with a map of the region, the books explore ancient politics, arts, and religion on a continent usually neglected in Western history books. Although some of the color photos are appropriate and informative, too many are poorly reproduced or taken from unrelated countries. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.