The Decolonization Of Africa

by David Birmingham

Overview

This bold, popularizing synthesis presents a readily accessible introduction to one of the major themes of the twentieth-century world history. Between 1922, when self-government was restored to Egypt, and 1994, when non-racial democracy was achieved in South Africa, no less than 54 new nations were established in Africa. Written within the parameters of African history, as opposed to imperial history, this study charts the process of nationalism, liberation and independence that recast the political map of Africa in these years. Ranging from Algeria in the North, where a French colonial government used armed force to combat the Algerian aspirations of home rule, to the final overthrow of apartheid in the South, this is an authoritative survey that will be welcomed by all students tackling this complex and challenging topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135363666
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/20/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	117
File size:	469 KB

About the Author

David Birmingham is Professor of Modern History at the University of Ken at Canterbury.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements, Introduction, 1. Nationalism and self-government in northern Africa, 2. Independence and neocolonialism in western Africa, 3. Armed struggle and liberation in eastern Africa, 4. Private enterprise and peasant rebellions in west central Africa, 5. White power and black response in southern Africa, Conclusion, Appendix— Governments in independent Africa, Select bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

"I cannot rate this book more highly."

-- Examiner.com

"This work is an excellent introduction to the topic. ... [I]t deserves a place in all college and public libraries."

-- Charles W. McClellan, Radford University

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