<p><b><i>A History of Africa</i> takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating, but often unreported, history of the African continent through the ages</b>. <br><br>From prehistoric Africa, through ancient Egypt to the African kingdoms, the slave trade, colonialism and countries'' struggles for independence, right up to the modern-day continent, this book celebrates this vast continent and its people. The text is supported by strong, striking images and will include a section on teaching Black history. <br><br>Aimed at readers aged 9 and up.<br><br>The author, Robin Walker, is one of the world''s leading authorities on African history. Published in 2006, his book <i>When We Ruled </i>is<i> ''</i>the most advanced historical synthesis on the history of Africa and its people'', and has established Robin as the leading authority on the topic in the English-speaking world. Robin is also the author of the prize-winning <i>Black History Matters.</i></p>