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Encyclopedia of Africa south of the Sahara : volume 4

by John Middleton

This four-volume encyclopaedia contains over 1,000 articles on the history, culture, politics, and languages of sub-Saharan Africa. It includes entries on each modern nation, providing a detailed resource for students and general readers.

Accession 658 ISBN 0684804662 Publisher Charles Scribner's Sons
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