nd information that any Reader from the novice of the general public to the serious history student would find as a great tool for their enlightenment and study. (Part 1) Starts with the known beginning history of the continent as well as the first recognized history of humankind. Africa is the Earths most ancient and permanent landmass. Ninety seven percent of the continent has been in its position and enduring for more than 300 million years. Africa has had more of its land surface covered with tropical foliage for a greater extended period of time than any other site on earth. (Part 2) Reveals the study of fossilized artifacts of human development in Africa has been distinctive, incomplete and wide-ranging. It also tantalizes many science scholars. The vital stages are still a matter of conjecture. The text continues with the evidence, of the early history of Africa and human development. Fossils, genetics and linguistics relate convincingly to the supposition that every person alive today is descended from anatomically human nomads that existed only in Africa. (Part 3) A continuation of growth and civilization in Africa, from speech communication, population growth with early farming and food production too hunting, stone tools, domestic live stock and the discovery of iron smelting. (Part 4) Adds to the history of African civilizations, early trade with Roman and Egypt with the sub-Saharan region in the first century. Ethiopia was the first indigenous state of the sub-Saharan, and traded over the Red Sea. Aksum was the first prominent city-state. The traffic of gold began by Arabs on the East African coast set up a troublesome dynamic to the region. For most of the continent disease and sickness spreads quickly and has been a chief reason for the lack of major urbanization in Africa. In the early years, farming in Africa had a substantial demand; the labor burden was greater, than...
