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Books in African Kingdoms of the Past series

  • Ghana Mali Songhay: The Western Sudan

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1996)
    A study of the legends and history of the ancient West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, including background and commentary on Islam's influence in the region
  • Kongo Ndongo: West Central Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1996)
    Interweaving oral history, legend, and historical documents, a study of the ancient kingdoms of West Central Africa discusses the arrival of Portuguese explorers and colonists in the region and the devastating impact of the slave trade on the kingdoms of Kongo and Ndongo.
  • Monomotapa, Zulu, Basuto: Southern Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1996)
    Presents a detailed study of the fall of the great kingdoms of South Africa as they were permanently changed because of rapid colonization and the continuous waves of European traders, gold seekers, missionaries, and soldiers.
  • Kongo Ndongo: West Central Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Paperback (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1996)
    Interweaving oral history, legend, and historical sources, a study of the ancient kingdoms of West Central Africa discusses the arrival of Portuguese explorers and colonists in the region and the devastating impact of the slave trade on the kingdoms of Kongo and Ndongo.A study of the ancient kingdoms of West Central Africa discusses the arrival of Portuguese explorers and colonists and the impact of the slave trade on Kongo and Ndongo
  • Oyo, Benin, Ashanti: The Guinea Coast

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1996)
    A survey of the legends and history of the West African kingdoms of Oyo, Benin, and Ashanti, with discussion of the slave trade and its effect on the peoples of the Guinea Coast
  • Ghana Mali Songhay: The Western Sudan

    Kenny Mann

    Paperback (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1995)
    A study of the legends and history of the ancient West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, including background and commentary on Islam's influence in the region
  • Oyo, Benin, Ashanti: The Guinea Coast

    Kenny Mann

    Paperback (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1995)
    A survey of the legends and history of the West African kingdoms of Oyo, Benin, and Ashanti, with discussion of the slave trade and its effect on the peoples of the Guinea Coast
  • Zenj, Buganda: East Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Paperback (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    A study of the history, legends, and life of both indigenous peoples and immigrants to two areas of East Africa, the ancient coastal land of Zenj and the kingdom of Buganda
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  • Zenj, Buganda: East Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    A study of the history, legends, and life of both indigenous peoples and immigrants to two areas of East Africa, the ancient coastal land of Zenj and the kingdom of Buganda
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  • Egypt, Kush, Aksum: Northeast Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Nov. 1, 1996)
    Discusses the legends and historical facts about the various rulers, such as Queen Hatshepsut and Prince Piye of Kuch, who at one time ruled over the great ancient civilizations of Northeast Africa.
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  • Monomotapa, Zulu, Basuto: Southern Africa

    Kenny Mann

    Paperback (Dillon Pr, June 1, 1996)
    Tracing the history of four African kingdoms which once occupied the region south of the Zambezi River, this study offers insights into the distinctive customs of the indigenous peoples of southern Africa and examines how the European powers changed lifein the area forever through colonization and conflict.Presents a detailed study of the fall of the great kingdoms of South Africa as they were permanently changed because of rapid colonization and the continuous waves of European traders, gold seekers, missionaries, and soldiers
  • Kanem-Borno: 1,000 Years of Splendor

    Philip Koslow

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1995)
    Examines the history and culture of the Kanem-Bornu empire, and describes the effect of European contact
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