it builds on the most recent research into the beginnings of East African history
it describes extensively the pre-colonial societies of East Africa
its history of post-independent East Africa is comprehensive and up-to-date
its concept of East Africa looks beyond the three countries of the community to include Ruanda and Burundi
Throughout the book's preparation, its authors had the needs of EACE students specially in mind: in coverage and organisation, approach and style the book is tailored expressly for them.
Many illustrations from original sources complement the text. The result is a book which will also be of interest to the general reader, inside and outside East Africa.
- ISBN10 0582608864
- ISBN13 9780582608863
- Publish Date 27 February 1978
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Longman
- Format Paperback
- Pages 208
- Language English