63 pages :illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ;26 cm.
Describes different aspects of ancient African kingdoms, including their history, politics, religion, art, architecture, and everyday life.
Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index.
The first kingdoms -- Ghana, Mali, Ife, and Great Zimbabwe -- Benin : the forest kingdom -- Later kingdoms -- Politics, war, and trade -- Ideas and religion -- Art, architecture, and poetry -- Everyday life -- The legacy of the kingdoms.
1.Civilization.--(OCoLC)fst00862898Dynamic Details