Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia.

Thisfascinating and beautifulbook is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, andbright and bold illustrationsbring these facts to life.

Learn about theastonishing history of the continent,as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as theancient Egyptians,the Benin Empire,and theKingdom of Kush, up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day.

Africanaexplores:

• Thebeautiful visual cultures and artworkfrom across Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali,
• Famous figures from African historyandmodern-day change makers,
• Theincredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south.

Featuring a stunningcopper foildetailed cover,thislarge-format bookis packed withmaps, timelines, and much, much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.