Books with title Exploration into Africa

One of a series which describes the cultural history of continents or regions through several centuries, this book is about exploration into Africa and starts off with a history and description of some of the traditional societies and how they are interrelated. It continues by discussing the significance of European exploration and the colonization that followed. The emphasis is on how the nature of exploration has changed over time and the implications of "opening up" traditional communities to the outside world. The book ends with a look at how the region has survived into the 20th century, the change that has occurred and the significant forms of exploration that are taking place. Specially commissioned maps show the region before and after exploration.

Until the 19th century, Africa was known as the Dark Continent, speaking to the mystery and intrigue the vast lands posed to Europeans. Readers will gain insight into the explorers who unlocked Africas secrets and introduced the continent to the world. Delving into the expeditions from the 15th through the 19th centuries, the text follows a timeline of exploration by the Portuguese and British and their influence on various regions in Africa. Informative sidebars and fact boxes throughout the book discuss how explorers faced disease, starvation, deadly insects, and scorching temperatures, giving readers a glimpse into the hardships and dangers that posed daily threats to Europeans far from home. Illustrations and photos with detailed captions help readers to better understand the scramble for Africa, and its lasting effects to this day.