Basil Davidson's Modern Africa is a concise yet in-depth study of African historical developments from the era of imperialism in the late 19th century to the post-independence period of modern African states. The book highlights the processes of colonization, nationalist struggles, and the social, economic, and political challenges faced by the African continent in developing its identity and m…
Basil Davidson's The Lost Cities of Africa is a classic study of Africa's great civilizations, which for centuries have received little attention in Western historiography. Through archaeological observations, historical research, and photographs of important sites, Davidson explores ancient cities such as Timbuktu, Great Zimbabwe, Ife, Benin, and other cultural centers that attest to the high …
This book presents a summary of African history from early times to the modern period, focusing on major themes in the development of African civilization. Basil Davidson highlights Africa's political, cultural, and economic history, as well as its relations with the outside world, while providing a fresh approach to African historiography. This revised edition updates the analysis and adds a d…
Kerajaan-Kerajaan Afrika merupakan karya penting Basil Davidson, seorang ahli Afrika terkemuka yang dikenal melalui penelitian dan penjelajahannya di benua tersebut sejak tahun 1951. Buku ini memberikan gambaran komprehensif mengenai berbagai kerajaan besar di Afrika, kebudayaan masyarakatnya, struktur politik, serta perkembangan sosial yang membentuk perjalanan sejarah benua Afrika. Melalui n…
Basil Davidson's The African Genius is a rich and insightful introduction to African cultural and social history. It explores the development of African societies from prehistoric times to the modern era, emphasizing the creativity and dynamism of African cultures in areas such as art, music, social organization, technology, and belief systems. Davidson challenges long-held views that underesti…
The People's Cause: A History of Guerrillas in Africa, written by Basil Davidson, chronicles the history of guerrilla struggles in various regions of Africa during the 20th century. Using a political and social history approach, Davidson describes how local groups of fighters resisted European colonialism and oppressive regimes, and how guerrilla strategies became a crucial part of the formatio…
Basil Davidson's The African Slave Trade presents a comprehensive overview of the history of the African slave trade, its origins, the development of the transatlantic slave system, and its impact on African societies. This revised and expanded edition explores the role of European powers, the economic mechanisms of the slave trade, the sociocultural transformations that occurred in various Afr…
Prior to the original publication of Africa in History, the history and development of Africa had been measured by the European concept of "civilization," applying a Eurocentric approach to African art and literature. Basil Davidson's landmark work presents the inner growth of Africa and its worldwide significance, the internal dynamic of its old civilizations and their links with Asia, Europe …