This fourth edition of “History of Africa” by Kevin Shillington is a richly illustrated, single-volume narrative introduction to African history. Authored by a distinguished authority in the field, it offers an unrivalled scope both geographically and chronologically, covering the entire continent from prehistory to the present day. The book has been widely praised for its engaging and readable style and is already hugely popular on introductory African History courses. Enhanced with additional and redrawn maps, a refreshed selection of photographs, and full-color images, this edition further improves upon prior versions. Both content and layout have been thoroughly refreshed and restructured to make the wealth of information more navigable and appealing to students unfamiliar with the subject.