These links will give you some idea of the wealth of resources
available
on the Internet for the study of world history. As you visit these
sites,
pay special attention to how they differ from one another and from the
textbook. In some cases, the wealth of detail provided on specific
topics
will force you to reevaluate some of the general ideas you have begun
to
develop.
This is a good starting point for learning about Africa on the
Internet.
It contains links to a very wide range of materials dealing with the
African
past and present.
This is the website for the Humanities Net discussion list on Africa,
which brings together experts on Africa from around the world. It
includes
archives of discussions, book reviews, and links to other materials on
the Internet.
This is the on-line version of a brochure prepared for an exhibit at
the University of Chicago in 1992. It provides some good general
background
information on ancient Nubia, some excellent images, including a map of
the area, and a brief bibliography.
This site provides a good deal of basic information on the cultures
of ancient West Africa and the slave trade and its impact on the
region.
It also provides links to other sites.
This rich site from Harvard provides a wealth of general information
about Africa, many useful images, ethnographic data, and more! Highly
recommended.