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The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination - mummies and pyramids, curses, and rituals have captured the imagination of generations. We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really know about this great civilization? This second edition of Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, including ideas about Egyptian kingship, ancient Egyptian writing systems, and the history of Egyptology.

Africa has been known as "the cradle of mankind", and its recoverable history stretches back to the Pharaohs. But the idea of studying African history is itself new, and the authors show why it is still contested and controversial. This VSI, the first concise work of its kind, will prove essential for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history. 

For the first time, learn what really happened inside the walls of Hotel des Mille Collines. In Inside the Hotel Rwanda, survivor Edouard Kayihura tells his own personal story of what life was really like during those harrowing days within the walls of that infamous hotel and offers the testimonies of others who survived there, from Hutu and Tutsi to UN peacekeepers. Kayihura writes of a divided society and his journey to the place he believed would be safe from slaughter.

An exciting, hugely revealing account of China’s burgeoning presence in Africa - a developing empire already shaping, and reshaping, the future of millions of people. A prizewinning foreign correspondent and former New York Times bureau chief in Shanghai and in West and Central Africa, Howard French is uniquely positioned to tell the story of China in Africa. Through meticulous on-the-ground reporting, French crafts a layered investigation of astonishing depth and breadth.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. History is often told through the voices of the victors. This book gives voice to those who were silenced. Journey into the forgotten history of Suriname, where Indigenous communities lived in peace until the arrival of European colonizers changed their...

Uma mulher enfrenta o desejo da separação do companheiro e as dúvidas desencadeadas pelo desejo, tendo como cenário a exuberância da Namíbia. A solitária viagem de carro pelas cinematográficas paisagens namibianas são o pano de fundo para reflexões sobre o amor, a natureza, viagens e...

Immerse yourself in the intricate story of Africa 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...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. “You don’t just leave a country. You leave a version of yourself behind.”The Weight of Leaving presents powerful, honest, and deeply personal stories of African migrants who left their homelands in search of survival, dignity, and opportunity...

An outrageous miscellany of serious and light-hearted lies, myths, untruths, fibs and fabrications that tells the tall tale of South Africa. The fibs come thick and fast, like a burst sewerage pipe: Why everything we've learnt about Shaka Zulu, 'Africa's Napoleon', is a pack of lies. Back in the darkest of ages (the 1970s!), citizens were told that there were satanic messages if you played some of The Beatles songs backwards. National icon Hansie Cronje was a paragon of virtue and integrity … until he wasn't.

Experience the gripping historical clash where a feared Mediterranean pirate haven ignites an anti-colonial revolution. Navigate a millennium of shifting empires, maritime warfare, and global trade that shaped North Africa's most contested shores. Whether you are powering through a morning...

Experience the epic urban history of a Mediterranean port that morphed into a feared corsair stronghold. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this dramatic narrative traces the rise of a coastal settlement through centuries of conquest, maritime trade, and revolution. Feel the gripping...

Uncover the gripping Mediterranean history of a fierce maritime stronghold that defied empires and shaped global trade. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey transforms the rocky North African coastline into an immersive battleground of faith, piracy, and power. Listeners will...

Experience the dramatic Mediterranean history of how a quiet coastal settlement eclipsed a legendary maritime empire. Perfect for your daily commute or an evening of deep focus, this evocative narrative charts the turbulent shift of power across ancient North African shores. Walk alongside...

Three ancient Mediterranean ports survived turbulent warfare and shifting empires to forge one unified coastal metropolis. Perfect for an immersive commute, this epic historical journey transports you directly to the windswept shores of North Africa. Watch as Phoenician sailors, Roman conquerors...

Witness how one resilient Mediterranean harbor outlasted the brutal rise and fall of global empires. From a rocky Libyan bay to a highly contested geopolitical crossroads, this immersive maritime history tracks a single shoreline through centuries of warfare, trade, and survival. It transforms...

Uncover the sweeping urban history of a modest Mediterranean port that transformed into a revolutionary capital city. Perfect for your daily commute or next travel adventure, this immersive narrative reveals how ancient geography, global trade routes, and colliding empires forged a strategic...

Explore a breathtaking triumph of African history where a community battles seasonal floods to save a sacred monument. Set on the banks of Mali’s Bani River, this immersive narrative transports you to a vibrant spiritual center shaped by ancient trade routes and Islamic learning. It is a...

The moving, inspiring David-and-Goliath true story of freedom and justice involving one tiny nation in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, and the extraordinary woman, a descendant of slaves, who dared to take on the Crown and the United Kingdom—and win a historic victory In 1973, on the...

From one of Africa’s most influential and eloquent essayists, a posthumous collection that highlights his biting satire and subversive wisdom on topics from travel to cultural identity to sexuality “A fierce literary talent . . . [Wainaina] shines a light on his continent without cliché...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time and its complicated legacy—from the New York Times bestselling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE WASHINGTON POST GOODREADS "A lean...