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<p><b>The history of the African continent covers thousands of years, thousands of kilometres and millions of peoples speaking hundreds of languages.</b><br> <br> There are countless stories, dances, poems and songs. They tell the history of the great ancient civilisations, such as the Egyptians; the powerful kingdoms in West Africa of Mali and Songhai; the trading cities of Timbuktu and Gao; and enormous structures, such as the pyramids and Great Zimbabwe.<br> <br> This book looks at the great civilisations of the African continent and the people within these complex societies.<br> <br> The <i>Black History</i> series brings together a wide range of events and experiences from the past to promote knowledge and understanding of black culture today.</p>