African archaeology / David W. Phillipson.
African archaeology / David W. Phillipson.
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Publisher
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
Call Numbers
N960.1/4
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Language
English
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Physical content
xvi, 389 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. The emergence of humankind in Africa -- 3. The consolidation of basic human culture -- 4. Regional diversification and specialisation -- 5. The beginnings of permanent settlement -- 6. Early farmers -- 7. Iron-using peoples before AD 1000 -- 8. The second millennium AD in sub-S...
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Publisher
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"In this fully revised and expanded edition of his archaeological survey, David Phillipson presents an illustrated account of African archaeology from prehistory and the origins of humanity to the age of European colonisation. The work spans the entire continent from the Mediterranean to the Cape of Good Hope and demonstrates the relevance of archa...
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African archaeology / David W. Phillipson.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N960.1/4
Record Identifier
74VKdQaMRlp3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKdQaMRlp3
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ISBN
052154002X (pbk.)
9780521832366
0521832365
DDC
960.1
MMS ID
991020045879702626
