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Vol. I: Methodology & African Prehistory
Vol. II: Ancient Africa
Vol. III: Africa from the Seventh to the Eleventh Century
Vol. IV: Africa from the XIIth to the XVIth Century
Vol. V: Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century
Vol. VI: The Nineteenth Century until the 1880s
Vol. VII: Africa Under Colonial Domination 1880-1935
Vol.VIII: Africa Since 1935
The result of years of work by scholars from all over the world, The UNESCO General History of Africa reflects how the different peoples of Africa view their civilizations and shows the historical relationships between the various parts of the continent. Historical connections with other continents demonstrate Africa's contribution to the development of human civilization. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and contains a comprehensive bibliography.