Africa is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa). Ever since the process of decolonialisation began in the mid-1950s, and arguably before, the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline. Constant war, improper use of natural resources and misappropriation of reven...(展开全部)

英国记者、作家和历史学家。自21岁首次访问非洲起，曾作为记者常驻非洲达15年之久，长期从事非洲事务的新闻报道与研究工作，对非洲、特别是非洲近现代历史有很深的造诣。曾出版关于非洲政治、历史、环境、传记题材的著作共十余部。 现居住在英国牛津。

In a single volume, "History of Africa" offers an illustrated and critical narrative introduction to the history of the continent from earliest times to the present day. Building on the book's established reputation, in this revised 2nd edition, the author draws on the most recent and up-to-date research to convey something of the wealth and depth of Africa's long and fascinati...(展开全部)

This fourth edition of this best-selling core history textbook offers a richly illustrated, single volume, narrative introduction to African history, from a hugely respected authority in the field. The market-leading range of illustrated material from prior editions is now further improved, featuring not only additional and redrawn maps and a refreshed selection of photographs,...(展开全部)

In a single volume, History of Africa offers readers a richly illustrated narrative introduction to the history of the entire continent, from earliest times through to the present day. Building on the book's established reputation and success, this third edition has been revised and updated throughout in the light of new research and recent events. A companion website now also ...(展开全部)

In a stunningly original look at the American Declaration of Independence, David Armitage reveals the document in a new light: through the eyes of the rest of the world. Not only did the Declaration announce the entry of the United States onto the world stage, it became the model for other countries to follow. Armitage examines the Declaration as a political, legal, and intel...(展开全部)

Braun products have been shown more frequently at exhibitions than those of any other comparable company. Some people find that they reflect basic human values such as authenticity and integrity. For others, they are the very incarnation of German perfectionism. Braun is not merely a trademark; it stands for an all-encompassing concept. For the last five decades, this concept h...(展开全部)

本书为公版书，为不受著作权法限制的作家、艺术家及其它人士发布的作品，供广大读者阅读交流。汇聚授权电子版权。

莫妮卡·布莱克曼·维索纳（Monica Blackmun Visonà），非洲艺术史专家，美国肯塔基大学艺术史与视觉研究助理教授，研究方向为当代非洲艺术重大议题。 罗宾·波伊纳（Robin Poynor），非洲艺术史专家，美国佛罗里达大学艺术与艺术史学院教授 ，担任美国 多家博物馆的展览顾问及策展人。 赫伯特·M.科尔（Herbert M. Cole），美国加州大学圣塔芭芭拉分校艺术与建筑史荣誉教授。1968-2003 年教授非洲艺术史。曾获非洲研究协会艺术委员会颁发的终身成就奖。 迈克尔·哈里斯（Michael D. Harris，第五章作者），美国埃默里大学副教授，研究方向为美国非洲裔文化。 罗兰德·艾比欧登（Rowland Abiodun，前言作者），美国阿姆赫斯特学院教授，研究方向是艺术史。 苏珊娜·普雷斯顿·布勒（Suzanne Prest...(展开全部)