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UNESCO History Set

UNESCO's General History of Africa, Vols 1-8

One of UNESCO's most important publishing projects in the last thirty years, the General History of Africa marks a major breakthrough in the recognition of Africa's cultural heritage. Offering an internal perspective of Africa, the eight-volume work provides a comprehensive approach to the history of ideas, civilizations, societies, and institutions of African history. The volumes also discuss historical relationships among Africans as well as multilateral interactions with other cultures and continents.

Below are links to the ebook versions on UNESCO's website.

Other Sources to Find Copies:

UNESCO's General History of Africa I-IV

UNESCO's General History of Africa V-VIII

African Commons- History and Culture