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African Dominion: A New History of Empire in Early and Medieval West Africa

A groundbreaking book that puts early and medieval West Africa on the map of global history Pick up almost any book on early and medieval world history and empire, and where do you find West Africa? On the periphery. This pioneering book tells a different story. Interweaving political and social history and drawing on a rich array of sources, Michael Gomez unveils a new vision of how categories of ethnicity, race, gender, and caste emerged in Africa and in global history. Focusing on the Savannah and Sahel region, Gomez traces how Islam's growth in West Africa, along with intensifying commerce that included slaves, resulted in a series of political experiments unique to the region, culminating in the rise of empire. A radically new account of the importance of early Africa in global history, African Dominion will be the standard work on the subject for years to come.

Michael Gomez (Author), David Sadzin (Narrator)

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African History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the History of Africa

Did you know that Africa is the birthplace of humankind? In this audiobook, you will travel through the vast continent of Africa. Journey back to ancient times, and discover one of the earliest and most famous civilizations, ancient Egypt. We will then travel through the Middle Ages, discovering some of the largest empires in Africa to ever exist. Discover how Africa has shaped the world as we know it and how the transatlantic slave trade led to the largest, long-distance, forced migration of people in history. Finally, you will learn how Africa was colonized and how the African people regained their independence. History will come alive in this interactive audiobook filled with fun facts, and engaging activities. Here is just a small sample of the amazing things you will learn about Africa: - Ancient Egypt’s incredible inventions, pharaohs, and architecture. - The Egyptians weren’t the only African nation to build pyramids. Find out what other African civilizations built more pyramids in one town than there were in the whole of Egypt! - The introduction of Christianity and Islam and how they impacted tribal religions. - How a huge monument was dismantled and taken to Rome for seventy years before being returned to its original site. - Was Africa really a “dark continent” with no history in medieval times? - The first country to introduce modern mental healthcare and free healthcare isn’t where you think! - Africa was home to the richest person to have ever lived! Learn more about him and how much gold he gave away! - Discover who the real-life Lion King was! - The horrendous transatlantic slave trade and the steps to ending the practice of slavery. If you are looking for an audiobook that will hold your child’s interest, then you have come to the right place. Click the “add to cart” button and see for yourself!

Captivating History (Author), Jay Herbert (Narrator)

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African History: A Closer Look at Colonies, Countries, and Wars

Kelly Mass (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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African History: A Very Short Introduction

This Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented, both in Africa and beyond. The author illustrates important aspects of Africa's history with a range of fascinating historical examples, drawn from over five millennia across this vast continent. The multitude of topics that the listener will learn about in this succinct work include the unity and diversity of African cultures, slavery, religion, colonial conquest, the diaspora, and the importance of history in understanding contemporary Africa. The book examines questions such as: Who invented the idea of 'Africa'? How is African history pieced together, given such a lack of documentary evidence? How did Africa interact with the world 1,000 years ago? Africa has been known as 'the cradle of mankind,' and its recoverable history stretches back to the Pharaohs. But the idea of studying African history is itself new, and the authors show why it is still contested and controversial. This VSI, the first concise work of its kind, will prove essential for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history.

John Parker, Richard Rathbone (Author), Dion Graham (Narrator)

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African Mythology and Folklore: The Origins and History of Legends and Myths across Africa

The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history. When they began to arrive in sub-Saharan Africa in the early 16th century, Christian missionaries replaced established animist practices with the tenets of Christianity. This was particularly true for the Catholics who offered a faith promising eternal paradise upon the simple confession of sin. In an age of slavery, disease, and inter-tribal warfare when life was unembellished, brutal, and usually short, this was a particularly seductive message. Add to this the ritual inherent in Catholic worship, the drinking of blood and the eating of flesh, and the susceptibilities of a society defined by elaborate religious rituals, and the conversion succeeded with extraordinary ease. It is also true that the Catholic spiritual hierarchy reflected the structure of African spiritual life. The first line of African worship is composed of the spirits of passed ancestors whose relationship with the living remains direct and active. This overlapped with the idea of a host of saints endowed with specific functions and responsibilities. At a higher level, the more remote ancestral spirits, those of more than three or four generations past who have merged into the overall spirit of the nation, formed a less definable but powerful presence in day to day life. These spirits easily translate to angels, while the almighty creator, too vast and remote to be understood, conforms to the notion of the one God. The embrace of Christianity and Islam, even today, is not necessarily to the exclusion of ancestral spirits, nor the essentials of witchcraft and sorcery. The precarious security of albino people in east and central Africa, whose body parts are sought after in traditional “medicine,” is testimony to the fact that these superstitions are alive.

Charles River Editors (Author), Daniel Houle (Narrator)

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African Mythology: Culture, History, and Mythological Folklore

The Africans have a long history, although not everything has been preserved in writing. And many folklore stories have been passed on through generations. The African tribes vary as much as the colors of the rainbow. It is for these reasons, and entertainment as well, that this book has been put together. It entails several mythological tales that refer to African gods, creatures, and entities. Some of these have morals. Others are symbolic of one thing or another. All in all, this is a short but fun and intriguing book about African culture and ancient religions from that region.

James Rooks (Author), Brandon Sukhu (Narrator)

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African Mythology: Folklore, Creatures, and Myths from Africa

The extensive history of Africa provides us with a topic of curiosity and novelty. For this reason, this guide has been composed to help you understand some of the cultural anecdotes as well as the religious and traditional tales that have been told to previous generations. When we dive into some background information, you will have a better grasp of the context of the four intense stories that follow. Enjoy this short, simple yet profound compilation of African myths.

James Rooks (Author), Brandon Sukhu (Narrator)

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African Origin of Civilization - The Myth or Reality

Cheikh Anta Diop (Author), Frank Block (Narrator)

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Africa’s Origin Stories: The History and Legacy of the Ancient African Stories that Sought to Explai

By the dawn of the 17th century, Portuguese influence in Africa fell into decline, and the occasions of European contact with Ethiopia became very few and far between. It would be another three centuries before another European would venture into the holy precincts of Lalibela as part of a British military expedition mounted in 1867. Thus, the “rediscovery” of the remarkable churches and the story of Christianity in Ethiopia would only be recently written. It is also true that the Catholic spiritual hierarchy reflected the structure of African spiritual life. The first line of African worship is composed of the spirits of passed ancestors whose relationship with the living remains direct and active. This overlapped with the idea of a host of saints endowed with specific functions and responsibilities. At a higher level, the more remote ancestral spirits, those of more than three or four generations past who have merged into the overall spirit of the nation, formed a less definable but powerful presence in day to day life. These spirits easily translate to angels, while the almighty creator, too vast and remote to be understood, conforms to the notion of the one God. The embrace of Christianity and Islam, even today, is not necessarily to the exclusion of ancestral spirits, nor the essentials of witchcraft and sorcery. The precarious security of albino people in east and central Africa, whose body parts are sought after in traditional “medicine,” is testimony to the fact that these superstitions are alive and well throughout Africa.

Charles River Editors (Author), Daniel Houle (Narrator)

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American Warlord: A True Story

A gripping work of reportage that, for the first time, tells the story of "Chucky" Taylor, a young American who lost his soul in Liberia, the country where his African father was a ruthless warlord and dictator. Chucky Taylor was in many ways an average American kid: growing up in Florida he had friends, a high school sweetheart, and some brushes with the law. But then, in 1992, at age fifteen, he traveled to Liberia to meet his estranged father, Charles Taylor--the warlord and future president of Liberia. Adrift in a strange, underdeveloped country, Chucky became the commander of the infamous Anti-Terrorist Unit, aka "Demon Forces." Suddenly powerful amidst the lawlessness of his father's rule, any semblance of morality vanished: the savagery and pointlessness of his crimes shocked even his brutal father. Fleeing Liberia as his father's government fell, Chucky was caught sneaking into the United States and became the first American convicted of the war crime of torture. Now, Johnny Dwyer's deeply researched book tells not just the riveting story of Chucky Taylor and his family, but also of Liberia, a nation which only recently has found reason to hope for the future.

Johnny Dwyer (Author), Peter Jay Fernandez (Narrator)

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Ancient Africa for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Ancient African Civilizations, Empires, and History

Did you know ancient Africa was so powerful that ancient traders flocked to its cities? You’ve probably heard about Egypt and the amazing pyramids they built, but did you know that there is a lot more to ancient African history than just the Egyptians? They were only a small part of Africa’s amazing history. Ancient Africa had powerful armies that fought with each other and with civilizations that weren’t even from Africa. They were also rich in things like gold, ivory, and salt, and the ancient Africans knew how to build a healthy trade network that could even cross the vast Sahara Desert. Their civilizations were wealthy and filled with beautiful art, some of which we can still see today. For years, the history of ancient Africa has been overshadowed by other ancient civilizations. Although Rome, Greece, and Byzantium were essential to ancient history, ancient Africa was also a powerhouse that some historians have overlooked. It’s time to journey into the heart of ancient African history. In this new and captivating history audiobook, you’ll learn what made ancient Africa so special and how they influenced the entire known ancient world. Here are some of the questions you will uncover deep within this audiobook. - Where is the Land of the Bow? - Why did the Egyptians make mummies? - How many war elephants did Hannibal have? - What civilization conquered Egypt? - Who was the most important god in ancient Egyptian mythology? - Why didn’t Carthage get along with Rome? - How many different types of pyramids were there? - What is the legend of King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, and their son? - Where exactly was ancient Ghana? - And much, much more! Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the history of ancient Africa!

Captivating History (Author), Jay Herbert (Narrator)

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Ancient Carthage: An Enthralling Guide to the Phoenicians and Carthaginian Civilization

The history of ancient Carthage: the lost empire that challenged Rome! What do we really know about ancient Carthage? Most of what has been written about this once-great empire is based on Roman and Greek writings that are biased against the Carthaginians. Now, thanks to careful scholarly work and amazing archaeological discoveries, the real Carthage can finally be revealed. Step back in time to an ancient world of strange gods and human sacrifice. Travel to the richest city of the ancient world: Carthage. Forget what you thought you knew about Carthage. This isn’t just about Hannibal crossing the Alps with his elephants. This is about a bustling, teeming commercial and political empire that covered most of the western Mediterranean. In this audiobook, you will learn about the following: - Carthage’s expeditions into the Atlantic Ocean a thousand years before Christopher Columbus; - The mythical and realistic foundations of Carthage; - The battles of the Sicilian Wars; - The Carthaginian deities Baal Hammon and Tanit, who required human sacrifice; - The great Carthaginian leaders: Hanno the Navigator, Mago I, Himilco, Hamilcar Barca, and his son Hannibal; - The causes, battles, and outcomes of the Punic Wars; - Sunken Carthaginian treasure; - The conquering of Spain, Sardinia, Corsica, and North Africa; - The eventual downfall of the Carthaginians; - Revolutionary new findings about the culture of Carthage; - And so much more! Scroll up and click “add to cart” to learn more about ancient Carthage!

Billy Wellman (Author), Jason Zenobia (Narrator)

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