William Moister's Africa Past and Present provides a comprehensive overview of the continent's history from pre-colonial times to the present day. From the earliest explorations and colonizations to the modern era of independence struggles and civil wars, Moister examines the key events and cultural developments that have shaped Africa into the complex and diverse continent it is today. Drawing on a wide range of sources and featuring numerous maps, illustrations and photographs, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the rich and fascinating history of Africa. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.