African kingdoms of the past

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Ghana, Mali, Songhay

the Western Sudan
1996
A study of the legends and history of the ancient West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, including background and commentary on Islam's influence in the region.

Egypt, Kush, Aksum

northeast Africa
1997
Studies the history and traditions of the ancient African kingdoms of Egypt, Kush, and Aksum, and their relationships with each other.

Kongo Ndongo

West Central Africa
1996
A survey of the oral traditions and history of the African kingdoms of Kongo and Ndongo, which once occupied the region of west central Africa that is now the nation of Angola. This study also offers insight into the kingdom's relationship with Portugal and participation in the slave trade.

Monomotapa, Zulu, Basuto

Southern Africa
1996
Tracing the history of four African kingdoms which once occupied the region south of the Zambezi River, this study offers insights into the distinctive customs of the indigenous peoples of southern Africa and examines how the European powers changed life in the area forever through colonization and conflict.

Oyo, Benin, Ashanti

the Guinea coast
1996
A survey of the legends and history of the West African kingdoms of Oyo, Benin, and Ashanti, with discussion of the slave trade and its effect on the peoples of the Guinea Coast.

Zenj, Buganda

East Africa
1997
A study of the history, legends, and life of both indigenous peoples and immigrants to two areas of East Africa, the ancient coastal land of Zenj and the kingdom of Buganda.
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