Books

The Coinage of Colonial Africa – An Historical Overview

The Coinage of Colonial Africa – An Historical Overview is a richly illustrated reference work exploring the monetary history of colonial Africa through coins, colonial currencies, and historical context.

The book covers the Portuguese, British, French, Belgian, German, Italian, and Spanish colonial systems in Africa from the 15th to the 20th century. It combines numismatic detail with historical analysis and is intended for collectors, historians, museums, libraries, and anyone interested in the material history of Africa.

Available formats:
Paperback
Hardcover

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frederik.tielens@vub.be

Par tous les temps – Mon voyage en Guinée

Par tous les temps – Mon voyage en Guinée is a personal travel narrative based on a scientific mission to Guinea-Conakry. Written in French, it combines travel impressions, encounters, and reflections on Africa, academic cooperation, and personal discovery.

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Amazon: www.amazon.de/Par-tous-temps-aventure-Guin%C3%A9e/dp/B0FKBWL7Q7 

Red Dust in My Shoes – A Scientist’s Experience in Africa

Red Dust in My Shoes is a forthcoming book about academic cooperation, travel, and the creation of a small agricultural project in Benin. It tells the story of repeated journeys to West Africa, encounters with researchers and students, and the gradual development of the SIMBA farming project.

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In preparation - Release expected Authomn 2026