Traditionally, Historical Archaeology has had a North American or
European stance, focusing on the interplay between historical
documents and the archaeological record. For Africa, with its
non-traditional historical sources, this interplay is not as
applicable. These sources also inform the period of contact with
Europeans, during which the shape of the modern continent was
inexorably defined. By focusing on such sources, it becomes
possible to present historical understandings which access African
experiences with outsiders and other African populations.
This volume explores the range of interactions between the
historical sources and archaeology that are available on the
African continent. The contributions, written by a range of experts
on different aspects of African archaeology, present the underlying
issues such as:
- The conflict and collaboration in the foundation of modern
Africa;
- African trading communities maintaining their independence from
Europe;
- The impacts of the Atlantic slave trade.
This represents the first consideration of historical
archaeology over the African continent as a whole and therefore
provides an important review for African archaeologists and
historians. This seminal volume also explores Africa's place in
global systems of thought and economic development for historical
archaeologists and historians alike.
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