The Fortunes of Africa: A 5,000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor

The Fortunes of Africa

A 5,000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor

By
Martin Meredith
Martin Meredith
2014 • 770 pages

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