bethantg 's review for:

An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Civilization to Independence by Zeinab Badawi

4.25

hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

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"When the lions have historians, then the hunters will cease to be heroes."

This book is an excellent overview of a massive topic and has inspired me to look deeper into some of the cultures and topics that were discussed throughout.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Colonisation

Moderate: Rape, Violence, Religious bigotry

Minor: Torture, War