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Basil Davidson discusses African history, culture and his book, "Lost Cities of Africa" with Studs Terkel ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:27:04

Synopsis

Studs interview with Basil Davidson, Africanologist, about his book, "Lost Cities of Africa." The interview takes place in Barnes, London. They touch on African culture, history, and civilization.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Duration
27 minutes, 4 seconds

Language
English

Topics

World History & Politics Travel & Culture - General

People

Authors, Writers Historians Social Scientists

Tags

Davidson, Basil, 1914-2010--Interviews. Barnes (London, England) Terkel, Studs, 1912-2008 African history and culture Communalism Oral histories. Ethnographic study Sahara Older people--Africa--Social conditions. Youth--Africa--Social conditions. African civilizations

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