Examines the history of central and eastern Africa, including an overview of each of the countries that comprise this area of the continent.

"East Africa: An Introductory History documents the transformation of East Africa from the Stone Age to the first decade of the twenty-first century. The book is ideal for any reader interested in unraveling the intricate history of East Africa, and especially for students coming to the study of this region for the first time."--BOOK JACKET.

A History of East Africa is a collaboration between three East African historians and teachers to create a book covering the history of their region.