African History Primary Sources Bibliography

This page is a listing of published primary sources in English of African history.

Description of Senegal 1785

Read what Senegal was like in 1785 from this description from the Voyages to the Coast of Africa by Saugnier, F. and Pierre Raymond de Brisson.

Exploring Africa

This exhibit is a history of the exploration of Africa. You have to scroll down to find the entries on the 18th century. Located at the University of South Carolina server.

The Yoruba Today

This is the online version of the book by J.S. Eades about the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

History of Macedonia

This interesting site written by Ekdotike Athinon S.A., covers all periods of Greek history.

The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria

Learn about the great library of Alexandria and why it no longer exists today in this article at the Bede Library Web site.

Macedonia under the Turks

From I. K. Hassiotis, read about Greece under the rule of the Turkish Empire.

Carnival in Sicily

Read about Carnival in Sicilian history. This event is known as Mar de Gras in New Orleans Louisiana.

Republic of Venice History

Take a look at the history of Venice and it's fall as an independent state.

Roman Verona

Take a tour of Roman Architecture from this site. It also includes 18th century material.

Mt. Vesuvious Eruption History

This site discusses the history of Mount Vesuvious eruption cycles.

The Assyrians

The Assyrians were subjects to the Ottoman Turks during the 18th century, you can read about this country, found on the Nineveh Online web site.

The Ottoman Sultans and Successors

Learn about the Ottoman rulers and their successors on this site.