A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed, and Endeavor
by
Martin Meredith
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2014
A sweeping history the fortune seekers, adventurers, despots, and thieves who have ruthlessly endeavored to extract gold, diamonds, and other treasures from Africa and its people.
Africa has been coveted for its rich natural resources ever since the era of the Pharaohs. In past centuries, it...