Precolonial Africa: An economic and social history Unknown - 1975

Scribner. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Scribner, 1975. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1975 WYSIWYG pricing--no added shipping charge for standard shipping within USA. Orange cloth, black titles on spine, xiii, 304 pp, 5 photos, 11 maps, chapter bibliographies, index. Corners & spine ends rubbed. DJ has slight edge wear and a few small tears under 1 cm; covered with adhesive plastic. From the DJ: "Robert July's account begins with a discussion of the environment of Africa--its climate and terrain--and the origins of human existence there. Then follows a descriptive and interpretive history of the development of the varieties of African peoples and societies: the farmers in the savannas and forests, the Bantu and Nilote herders, the traders of the north and east. Each group is examined in relation to the geographic and cultural factors that have influenced its economic pursuits, social structures, and institutions. A final section deals with the technology, arts, and crafts of African societies." Contents: the African… Leer más

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