History of West Africa: A Captivating Guide to West African History, Starting from Ancient Civilizations through the Medieval Period to the Present

Beginning in prehistoric times, West Africa has always been an incredible region. Early nomadic tribes settled into some of the earliest communities on Earth and learned how to work with metal. Various West African tribes then became adept at working with metal and were some of the most skilled artisans in the world. Evidence of this can be seen from the art recovered at the outstanding city of Ile-Ife.
As civilizations developed in West Africa, nomadic tribes turned into urban societies that built kingdoms. Eventually, some of the greatest leaders in the world created mighty West African empires. Men like Sundiata Keita, Muhammad I Askia, Mansa Musa I, and others were brilliant leaders who built some of the richest empires in the world.
As the empires collapsed, the age of the transatlantic slave trade began. Over hundreds of years, West Africa was destabilized by slavery and colonialization. However, after World War II, a surge of independence began.
This book covers some of the most important events in West Africa’s history and takes you on several unmissable journeys through time. Take a tour through West Africa’s most interesting historical events with this comprehensive book!
Journey through West Africa’s dynamic history and learn about the following:
    What evidence exists of prehistoric West African communities?
    The settlements at Dhar Tichitt and its surrounds
    What made the city of Ile-Ife significant?
    The tumultuous rise and fall of the great West African empires
    Was Mansa Musa I the richest king in the world?
    The impactful legacy of the Songhai Empire
    What impact did the transatlantic slave trade have on West Africa?
    The effect of European colonialization on West Africa and how the region still feels it today
    The influential West African leaders who led their countries to freedom
    Colorful and interesting West African cultures