The Africans - Naomi Mitchison

The book "The Africans: A History of the Continent" by Naomi Mitchison provides a survey of African history from the earliest times to the present day. It specifically aims to dispel the myth that Africa lacked history before European colonization. The book covers various periods and developments, including the early nomadic tribes, the drying up of the Sahara, the Nile civilizations, the growth of West African states, Arab conquests, the Portuguese arrival, the slave trade, and the colonial era.