African archaeology /
Phillipson, David W.
African archaeology / created by David W Phillipson - Third edition - xvi, 389 pages: illustrations; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction The emergence of humankind in Africa The consolidation of basic human culture Regional diversification and specialisation The beginnings of permanent settlement Early farmers Iron-using peoples before AD 1000 The second millennium AD in sub-Saharan Africa
In this fully revised and expanded edition of his seminal archaeological survey, David Phillipson presents a lucid, fully illustrated account of African prehistory, from the origins of humanity to the time of European colonisation, and demonstrates the relevance of archaeological research to an understanding of Africa today
9780521832366 (hbk) 9780521540025 (pbk)
Archaeology--Africa--Antiquities--Africa
GN861 PHI
African archaeology / created by David W Phillipson - Third edition - xvi, 389 pages: illustrations; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction The emergence of humankind in Africa The consolidation of basic human culture Regional diversification and specialisation The beginnings of permanent settlement Early farmers Iron-using peoples before AD 1000 The second millennium AD in sub-Saharan Africa
In this fully revised and expanded edition of his seminal archaeological survey, David Phillipson presents a lucid, fully illustrated account of African prehistory, from the origins of humanity to the time of European colonisation, and demonstrates the relevance of archaeological research to an understanding of Africa today
9780521832366 (hbk) 9780521540025 (pbk)
Archaeology--Africa--Antiquities--Africa
GN861 PHI