From Afar to Zulu: A Dictionary of African Cultures Book

Fully illustrated with photographs, maps, and illustrations, From Afar to Zulu provides essential information on over thirty of Africa's most populous and well-known ethnic groups. Concise, accessible text describes the history, traditions, environment, social structure, religion, and daily lifestyles of these richly diverse cultures. Each entry opens with a map outlining the area populated by the group and a list of key data on languages spoken, total population, and primary foods. For each group, the authors cover early, pre-Islamic, and pre-colonial history, as well as recent developments and modernizations.