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Encyclopedia of Africa south of the Sahara : volume 1

by John Middleton

Alphabetically organised, this encyclopedia features biographies, historical events, and detailed country information, primarily post-independence. It also includes articles on general topics such as agriculture, political systems, and religion.

Accession 661 ISBN 0684804670 Publisher Charles Scribner's Sons
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