Explore African World Histories Books

The books and learning materials in the category of African world history covers the full chronology of African histories and cultures as developed on the African continent and its outlying island nations. Thematically, they focus on topics such as the historic formation and contemporary forms of humanity, race, cultures, languages, indigenous knowledge, globalization, slavery, capitalism, industry, religion and spirituality, health and healing, and human ecology. Our aim is to provide thoughtful, innovative, and even provocative books that speaks to many of these topics but rooted in a range of African voices and perspectives.