Books with author Philip Koslow

Surveys the history of the SEC with descriptions of structure, current function, and influence on United States society

Examines the history and culture of the Kanem-Bornu empire, and describes the effect of European contact

A history of the powerful Asante people of West Africa examines the influence of their many gold mines on their economics and culture and details the sophisticated and beautiful Asante artwork that is known throughout the world.

Surveys the history of the Fon Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful West African states during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and describes the important role of its military women.

Recounts the life of the colonial statesman, merchant, and patriot who became prominent during the American Revolution

Discusses the settlement of West Africa, the spread of Islam, the establishment of the gold trade, and the rise, civilization, and fall of the Soninke states known as Ghana

Discusses the settlement of West Africa, the spread of Islam, the establishment of the gold trade, and the rise, civilization, and fall of the Soninke states known as Ghana

Explores the rich culture and grandeur of the Benin kingdom of Africa and explains how the Benin society has survived the changes and conflicts brought about by the arrival of Europeans.

Examines the history and culture of the Kanem-Bornu empire, and describes the effect of European contact

Discusses the power of the West African kingdoms from 750, the founding date of ancient Ghana, to 1900 when the kingdom of Asante fell to the British

Spanning more than a thousand years of art, industry, warfare, and commerce, a sweeping account of the power and splendor of West African kingdoms covers the rise and fall of great kingdoms and the reigns of many ambitious leaders.

Traces the history of the Hausa people of West Africa, describes Hausa daily life and culture, and discusses the effect of European contact