What did you learn or something that you found interesting throughout the reading?

Shillington Reading Block 5

Read chapters 16-17 from " A History of Africa", by Kevin Shillington  and summarize each chapter. Once you have done the readings, write a reflection in 1 1/2 – 2 pages. It should include a summary of the chapter, brief highlights, your personal position, ie. What did you learn or something that you found interesting throughout the reading? What were the main points that surprised you, angered you? What were the counter or concealed story? How did this reading inform your perspective or knowledge about what you knew or did not know about Africa? Did the reading bring up any specific questions for you?