South Africa is popularly perceived as the most influential nation in Africa – a gateway to an entire continent for finance, trade and politics, and a crucial

Intended for those interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this work looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it

Includes text, vocabulary lists, and comprehension questions designed to acquaint students with the history of Africa.

Originally published in 1973, this book begins with the arrival of the Europeans in South Africa. It examines the part played by the Dutch, British and Afrikane

Africa. The cradle of civilisation. From the dawn of human time in prehistoric Africa to the so-called 'Arab Spring' of 2011, this is a comprehensive introducti