Features of the book include: *Over 36 individual 2 colour maps *Each map is accompanied by a facing page of concise explanatory text *The maps have been carefully selected to provide a comprehensive and accurate coverage of all the major themes in African history from AD 1000 to the present day *Maps and texts are presented chronologically to help students following their own national history syllabuses *The maps have been expertly drawn to ensure maximum clarity and ease of understanding