Recorre más de 200 000 años de historia de África y descubre el lugar que ocupa este continente en la historia mundial.

Desde la aparición de los primeros humanos hasta el surgimiento de las aciudades, África explora cada detalle de la historia y la cultura del segundo continente más grande del mundo.

Conoce de primera mano las historias que lo definen, desde los imperios y reinos más poderosos e influyentes, como el de Mali o el de Benín, pasando por la lucha por la independencia y la desconolización, hasta el lugar que ocupa en el escenario mundial actual.

¿Por qué este libro es perfecto para aprender historia?
  • Está escrito por expertos en herencia africana, el texto aborda todos los aspectos de la cultura africana, desde la música y literatura hasta las tradiciones orales y los idiomas.
  • Incluye información sobre los líderes políticos y militares más importantes de África, como Aníbal, Mansa Musa, Oba Ewuare, la reina Nzinga, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela y Ellen Sirleaf.
  • Con increíbles fotografías que muestran el arte y la arquitectura que han creado las civilizaciones africanas a lo largo del tiempo.
  • Imágenes en 3D que recrean icónicas construcciones y la vida en ciudades perdidas como Tombuctú y Gran Zimbabue.

Maravillosamente ilustrado y de un alcance incomparable, este es el libro perfecto para cualquiera que desee profundizar su en la inspiradora historia de África.

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Immerse yourself in Africa's vast and intricate story and discover Africa’s true place in world history.

Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world’s second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence to Africa’s place on the global stage today.

You will meet some of Africa’s most important political and military leaders, including Hannibal, Mansa Musa, Oba Ewuare, Queen Nzinga, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, and Ellen Sirleaf. Brilliant photography showcases the great art and architecture that African civilizations have created while engaging text written by experts of African heritage covers every facet of African cultures, from music and literature to oral traditions and languages. Specially commissioned CGI artworks recreate iconic buildings and life in lost cities like Timbuktu and Great Zimbabwe.

Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Africa is the perfect book for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Africa’s vital and inspiring history.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Recorre más de 200 000 años de historia de África y descubre el lugar que ocupa este continente en la historia mundial.

Desde la aparición de los primeros humanos hasta el surgimiento de las aciudades, África explora cada detalle de la historia y la cultura del segundo continente más grande del mundo.

Conoce de primera mano las historias que lo definen, desde los imperios y reinos más poderosos e influyentes, como el de Mali o el de Benín, pasando por la lucha por la independencia y la desconolización, hasta el lugar que ocupa en el escenario mundial actual.

¿Por qué este libro es perfecto para aprender historia?
  • Está escrito por expertos en herencia africana, el texto aborda todos los aspectos de la cultura africana, desde la música y literatura hasta las tradiciones orales y los idiomas.
  • Incluye información sobre los líderes políticos y militares más importantes de África, como Aníbal, Mansa Musa, Oba Ewuare, la reina Nzinga, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela y Ellen Sirleaf.
  • Con increíbles fotografías que muestran el arte y la arquitectura que han creado las civilizaciones africanas a lo largo del tiempo.
  • Imágenes en 3D que recrean icónicas construcciones y la vida en ciudades perdidas como Tombuctú y Gran Zimbabue.

Maravillosamente ilustrado y de un alcance incomparable, este es el libro perfecto para cualquiera que desee profundizar su en la inspiradora historia de África.

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Immerse yourself in Africa's vast and intricate story and discover Africa’s true place in world history.

Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world’s second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence to Africa’s place on the global stage today.

You will meet some of Africa’s most important political and military leaders, including Hannibal, Mansa Musa, Oba Ewuare, Queen Nzinga, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, and Ellen Sirleaf. Brilliant photography showcases the great art and architecture that African civilizations have created while engaging text written by experts of African heritage covers every facet of African cultures, from music and literature to oral traditions and languages. Specially commissioned CGI artworks recreate iconic buildings and life in lost cities like Timbuktu and Great Zimbabwe.

Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Africa is the perfect book for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Africa’s vital and inspiring history.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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