Books by Zeinab Badawi
An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
by Zeinab Badawi
An African History of Africa is by Zeinab Badawi, a well-known British journalist who is now the president of SOAS, part of the University of London. The book follows on from a TV series, and Badawi visited some 34 countries as part of her research. The aim was to tell local history from the point of view of African historians, thinkers, and storytellers. Badawi herself was born in Sudan and grew up speaking Arabic at home, but moved to the UK aged two.
Interviews where books by Zeinab Badawi were recommended
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Fall of Civilizations: Stories of Greatness and Decline
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The Eastern Front: A History of the First World War
by Nick Lloyd -
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1177 BC: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed
by Eric Cline & Glynnis Fawkes (illustrator) -
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Venice: The Remarkable History of the Lagoon City
by Dennis Romano -
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An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
by Zeinab Badawi
New History Books, recommended by Sophie Roell
New History Books, recommended by Sophie Roell
A magisterial account of the Eastern Front in World War I and a lively graphic history of the Late Bronze Age are among the new books that’ll be out in coming weeks. Our running list of new history books, picked out by Five Books editor Sophie Roell.
