Provides an in-depth exploration of African women's roles in society from pre-colonial periods to the contemporary era including the roles women play in families, courtship and marriage, religion, work, literature, the arts and government.
Gives a history of the Congo, discussing the days of its European occupation, the culture of its people, and its current status as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The true story behind the legenday explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, and Henry Morton Stanley, the journalist who set off to look for Livingstone when he went missing in Africa.
Provides an introduction to the food culture of Sub-Saharan Africa, discussing the historical and geographical factors that have shaped its food, and discussing ingredients, preparation, different types of meals.