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Journal Of The African Society V20, 1920-1921

Journal Of The African Society V20, 1920-1921

African Society

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104875480
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The Journal of the African Society V20, 1920-1921 is a historical publication that was founded in memory of Mary Kingsley, a renowned British explorer and ethnographer who extensively traveled across West and Central Africa in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of articles, essays, and reports that were presented at the African Society’s meetings during the period of 1920-1921. The topics covered in the book include various aspects of African history, culture, society, politics, and economy, as well as the experiences of European explorers, missionaries, and colonial administrators in Africa. The contributors to the book include prominent scholars, researchers, and practitioners who had a deep interest in African affairs and sought to promote a better understanding of the continent among the wider public. Overall, the Journal of the African Society V20, 1920-1921 provides a valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural climate of the early 20th century, as well as the complex and multifaceted relationship between Africa and the rest of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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