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History, Africa

An overview of resource available through the Toronto Metropolitan University Library for the study of the History of Africa. It covers the modern period (Colonial and Post-Colonial) as well as the pre-colonial period prior to 1850.

Wit, Frederik de. Totius Africae accuratissima tabula [Amsterdam?, 1688?]

Frederik de Wit's map of Africa from about 1688 titled Totius Africae accuratissima tabulaWelcome to this research guide for African History. Explore this site for contextual readings, resources, and tips for getting the most our of your research process. Try to make this guide part of all of your research processes this semester. Please do not hesitate to reach out for assistance on your research projects, after you have attempted your searches on our catalogue and in our databases. For general history enquiries, be sure to check out the general History guide.

Wit, Frederik de. Totius Africae accuratissima tabula [Amsterdam?, 1688?]. Source: Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division. https://www.loc.gov/item/98687162/ 

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