Encyclopedia of African History

ALA/RUSA Outstanding Reference Source, 2005
Booklist/RBB Editor's Choice, 2005

"Unlike most African history reference works, this Encyclopedia covers the entire African continent... Trying to reverse the European domination of African history writing, the editors sought out many African-born scholars... Recommended."
– Choice

"Coverage encompasses well-established topics in addition to social, economic, linguistic, anthropological, and political subjects undergoing new analysis. The whole continent (not just the sub-Sahara) is addressed, from the earliest times to the present."
– Reference & Research Book News

"An advantage of this Encyclopedia is that it provides the context for factual events and historical data in thematic and analytical discussions... It is an essential reference source for any academic collection on Africa. It will also be valuable for smaller libraries with a limited African collection because it provides foundational reference information as well as recent research and trends on this increasingly important and interesting continent."
– Reference & User Services Quarterly

"This set is an excellent addition to any library's African collection."
– American Reference Books Annual