Great Zimbabwe
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A landmark work in African archaeology and history, Great Zimbabwe presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of one of sub-Saharan Africa's most remarkable ancient monuments. P. S. Garlake, drawing on his extensive fieldwork and archaeological expertise, details the architectural grandeur of the stone enclosures and chronicles the rise of the sophisticated Shona civilization that constructed them between the 11th and 15th centuries. The work systematically dismantles colonial-era myths that sought to attribute the site's construction to outside civilizations, arguing compellingly and with scholarly precision that Great Zimbabwe stands as an unambiguous testament to indigenous African ingenuity and political power. Written with academic authority yet remaining accessible to the engaged general reader, the text illustrates how the site functioned as a royal capital and center of a powerful trading state with connections stretching to the Swahili Coast and beyond. This essential volume remains a foundational reference for anyone seeking to understand the archaeology, history, and cultural significance of one of Africa's greatest pre-colonial achievements.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in African archaeology and history, Great Zimbabwe presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of one of sub-Saharan Africa's most remarkable ancient monuments. P. S. Garlake, drawing on his extensive fieldwork and archaeological expertise, details the architectural grandeur of the stone enclosures and chronicles the rise of the sophisticated Shona civilization that constructed them between the 11th and 15th centuries. The work systematically dismantles colonial-era myths that sought to attribute the site's construction to outside civilizations, arguing compellingly and with scholarly precision that Great Zimbabwe stands as an unambiguous testament to indigenous African ingenuity and political power. Written with academic authority yet remaining accessible to the engaged general reader, the text illustrates how the site functioned as a royal capital and center of a powerful trading state with connections stretching to the Swahili Coast and beyond. This essential volume remains a foundational reference for anyone seeking to understand the archaeology, history, and cultural significance of one of Africa's greatest pre-colonial achievements.
