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David Lamb, critically-acclaimed author of The Arabs, spent four years in Africa as a news correspondent, traveling through 48 of its countries. Written in 1983, The Africans is a remarkable and very personal commentary on the people of this vast continent. It offers colorful, close-up views of presidents, peasants, guerilla leaders, and merchants while tracing a vivid history of one of the most varied populations on earth. Everyone interested in world cultures will find The Africans a fascinating experience.
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"This is a great book if you are interested in African politics. Each chapter describes a different African leader and what they have done in their countries (good and bad). "
— Ramonita (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Essential reading for an understanding of modern-day Africa”
— New York Times Book Review -
“A primer for all of us who don’t know enough about the Dark Continent…a fascinating and important book.”
— Playboy -
“A rare overview of the wild and frequently unreported developments on the world’s second-largest continent…an intelligent and powerful argument for sanity and humanity.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer
The Africans Listener Reviews
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" This book was a bid deal during my tour in Peace Corps. It's worth a read, but I found it a bit prejudiced and simplistic in its analysis. "
— Scott, 7/8/2013 -
" A few things that Mr.Lamb and I didn't agree on but the book is very informative especially of that Moi Era. I think this book is banned in Kenya.. "
— Corvinus, 5/25/2012 -
" This is a great book if you are interested in African politics. Each chapter describes a different African leader and what they have done in their countries (good and bad). "
— Ramonita, 3/20/2011 -
" Outstanding book that captures the spirit and enigma that is Africa. "
— Ann, 6/14/2010 -
" A real eye openner on the world of the Africans and an enjoyable read. "
— Richard, 3/12/2010 -
" This book was a bid deal during my tour in Peace Corps. It's worth a read, but I found it a bit prejudiced and simplistic in its analysis. "
— Scott, 2/6/2010 -
" Outstanding book that captures the spirit and enigma that is Africa. "
— Ann, 6/18/2009
About David Lamb
David Lamb, critically-acclaimed author of The Arabs, spent four years in Africa as a news correspondent, traveling through forty-eight of its countries. Written in 1983, The Africans is a remarkable and very personal commentary on the people of this vast continent. It offers colorful, close-up views of presidents, peasants, guerilla leaders, and merchants while tracing a vivid history of one of the most varied populations on earth. Everyone interested in world cultures will find The Africans a fascinating experience.
About Nelson Runger
Nelson Runger’s voice has been recorded in dozens of audio productions and won him two AudioFile Earphones Awards. His ability to convey difficult, scholarly material with eloquence and ease has earned him critical acclaim, including an AudioFile Best Voice in Biography & History for his reading of Nixon and Kissinger.