The fortunes of Africa : a 5000-year history of wealth, greed, and endeavour /
Africa has been coveted for its riches ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it was the lure of gold, ivory, and slaves that drew fortune-seekers, merchant-adventurers, and conquerors from afar. In modern times, the focus of attention is on oil, diamonds, and other valuable minerals...
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Bibliographic Details
| Main Author: |
Meredith, Martin
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| Format: | Book
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| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
New York :
Public Affairs,
2014.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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