A review by ronanmjdoyle
A Short History of Africa by Roland Anthony Oliver

3.0

Excessively academic, which as well as rendering this necessarily brief overview relatively comprehensive, also makes it feel exceptionally dry. A page-turner she ain't. But as a quick social and historical fly-by to add context to my ongoing exploration of African lit, it's a useful tool, and most importantly one packed to the rafters with suggested further reading.