The Penguin Atlas of African History
by McEvedy, Colin
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
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About This Item
536 King's Road London: Allen Lane / Penguine Press, 1980. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. 59 maps of Africa dating from 175 million years ago to [projected] 2000. From the super continent of Pangaea to the continent's current geography, this atlas outlines the rise and fall of conquerors, kingdoms and countries along with the ever-changing population centers. 142 pg; Book and dust jacket are in pristine condition with little signs of wear or discoloration; dust jacket is not price clipped and is neatly encased in an acid free archival protector; from private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Colin McEvedy is the author of the companion volumes The New Penguin Atlas of Medieval History and The Penguin Atlas of North American History .
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- Bookseller
- JB Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 00016716
- Title
- The Penguin Atlas of African History
- Author
- McEvedy, Colin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Allen Lane / Penguine Press
- Place of Publication
- 536 King's Road London
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- PANGAEA, SAHARA, BUSHMEN, PYGMIES, NUBIA, SWAZI, ZULU
- Bookseller catalogs
- ANCIENT HISTORY; Africa;
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