{"product_id":"africa-before-colonialism-samuel-m-goldstein-9798273735644","title":"Africa Before Colonialism: A Comprehensive Study of Precolonial Societies, Culture, and Civilization","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the greatest civilizations the world has ever known existed long before colonialism - right here in Africa?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAFRICA BEFORE COLONIALISM: A Comprehensive Study of Precolonial Societies, Culture, and Civilization\u003c\/i\u003e unveils a world of kingdoms, scholars, builders, and innovators who shaped the course of human history long before Europe's arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJourney into an Africa of brilliance - where the empires of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai traded gold across the desert; where Nubia and Egypt built monuments to science, faith, and governance; and where Great Zimbabwe stood as a testament to architectural genius and unity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis deeply researched and vividly written work by \u003cb\u003eSamuel M. Goldstein\u003c\/b\u003e brings to life the societies that flourished across the continent, revealing how their philosophies, art, commerce, and political systems rivaled - and often surpassed - those of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complex political structures that guided African empires with wisdom and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scientific, artistic, and spiritual traditions that defined Africa's cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trade networks that connected Africa to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe long before colonial expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enduring legacy of precolonial civilizations that continue to influence Africa today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough clear narrative and powerful storytelling, \u003ci\u003eAFRICA BEFORE COLONIALISM\u003c\/i\u003e reclaims a history too often overlooked. It invites readers to see Africa not through the shadow of colonialism but through the brilliance of its own light as the cradle of humanity and a center of civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRediscover Africa's story - the real story of strength, creativity, and enduring legacy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBegin your journey through time today.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel M. Goldstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798273735644\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Samuel M. Goldstein","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137264005375,"sku":"9798273735644","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_341754f1-c9e3-403d-bd52-44589ba350cd.jpg?v=1770167670","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/africa-before-colonialism-samuel-m-goldstein-9798273735644","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}