A History of West Africa To The Nineteenth Century

The book is a mass market paperback with visible signs of wear, including creases and minor marks on the cover. The spine is intact, and the pages are clean without inscriptions or library markings. The cover art and text are legible, contributing to the book's historical appeal despite its condition.

"A History of West Africa: To The Nineteenth Century" by Basil Davidson, with contributions from F. K. Buah and J. F. Ade Ajayi, offers a comprehensive overview of West African history up to the 1800s. Published by Anchor Books / Doubleday & Company, Inc. in Garden City, New York, this 1966 edition is the first U.S. publication of this work. The book is a revised version of "The Growth of African Civilisation: West Africa 1000–1800," originally published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd. in London. This edition includes maps by K. C. Jordan, enhancing the historical narrative with visual context. The book provides a detailed exploration of West Africa's complex history, focusing on the cultural and political developments leading up to the 19th century. This edition is particularly notable for its collaboration with prominent African scholars, offering a balanced perspective on the region's past. The book is in a mass market paperback format, with some wear visible on the cover, but remains a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of African studies.