{"product_id":"9781471135453","title":"Fortunes of Africa : A 5,000 Year History of Wealth, Greed and Endeavour","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Meredith, Martin \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHistory\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 4 June 2015 by Simon \u0026amp; Schuster Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 768 pages\u003cbr\u003e201 x 133 x 59 | 548g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith, bestselling author of The State of Africa, follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he traces the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires; the spread of Christianity and Islam; the enduring quest for gold and other riches; the exploits of explorers and missionaries; and the impact of European colonisation. He examines, too, the fate of modern African states and concludes with a glimpse into their future. This is history on an epic scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46222674395395,"sku":"9781471135453","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781471135453.jpg?v=1734090755","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.live\/products\/9781471135453","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}