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Plot Summary of Wonders of the African World
"Contrary to what is assumed about "the Dark Continent," Africa is a land filled with an exciting past. Dr. Gates traveled the length of the continent, interviewing the unique inhabitants and experiencing the awe and splendor of time's past. A magnificently illustrated and compelling written work, the book is a true "labor of love," for the author paints a rich and thought-provoking portrait of the continent's people(s) and their social, architectural, and religious heritage."
Reginald D. Garrard, Resident Scholar



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Kind Of History
Time of history: - 18th century - 17th century - 1000-1600 AD - 0-1000 AD
History of a people? Yes
Nationality? - Africa

Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part) - Black
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Sympathetic
Intelligence of subject of history: - Smart

Main Adversary
Nationality? - African
Ethnicity? (if plays big part) - Black
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Sympathetic

Setting
Africa Yes
Part of Africa: - Arabic Africa - Black Africa
If applicable, liberal/conservative? - Historian is moderately liberal

Style
How much gore? - 4 ()
How fast-paced is the book? - 6 ()
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel... - encouraged
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses mostly on the people/nation level
Pictures/Illustrations? - A lot
Maps necessary? - Necessary maps provided
Length of book - 300-350 pages
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