A History of Modern Africa
(Sprache: Englisch)
As the world's second largest continent, Africa is home to a treasure trove of history. The geographical range of its environments and landscapes are only exceeded by - and inextricably intertwined with - the stunning diversity of its people, languages, and...
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As the world's second largest continent, Africa is home to a treasure trove of history. The geographical range of its environments and landscapes are only exceeded by - and inextricably intertwined with - the stunning diversity of its people, languages, and cultures. Much of Africa's variety is reflected in the dynamic historical events that transpired over the last 200 years. During this period the continent's population incorporated vastly different systems of polity, economies, and belief systems.A History of Modern Africa recounts the full breadth of the last two centuries of African history. Author Richard Reid takes us on a thought-provoking and illuminating journey through the slave trade and colonization to the rise of Islam, struggles for independence, and beyond. Readers will see how Africa's rich diversity began to re-emerge during the post-colonial era - and discover the contrasting periods of despair and hope that emerged with it: the comforting dullness of Botswana and genocidal horrors of Rwanda; the bureaucratic routine of Ghanaian elections and violent political upheavals of Zimbabwe. Throughout these landmark events, Reid is ever sensitive to the richness and variety of Africa's people and societies, cultures, and cosmology. A History of Modern Africa is an essential recounting of the turning points of Africa's past and the myriad strands of African culture that will shape its future.
As the world's second largest continent, Africa is home to a treasure trove of history. The geographical range of its environments and landscapes are only exceeded by - and inextricably intertwined with - the stunning diversity of its people, languages, and cultures. Much of Africa's variety is reflected in the dynamic historical events that transpired over the last 200 years. During this period the continent's population incorporated vastly different systems of polity, economies, and belief systems.
A History of Modern Africa recounts the full breadth of the last two centuries of African history. Author Richard Reid takes us on a thought-provoking and illuminating journey through the slave trade and colonization to the rise of Islam, struggles for independence, and beyond. Readers will see how Africa's rich diversity began to re-emerge during the post-colonial era - and discover the contrasting periods of despair and hope that emerged with it: the comforting dullness of Botswana and genocidal horrors of Rwanda; the bureaucratic routine of Ghanaian elections and violent political upheavals of Zimbabwe. Throughout these landmark events, Reid is ever sensitive to the richness and variety of Africa's people and societies, cultures, and cosmology. A History of Modern Africa is an essential recounting of the turning points of Africa's past and the myriad strands of African culture that will shape its future.
A History of Modern Africa recounts the full breadth of the last two centuries of African history. Author Richard Reid takes us on a thought-provoking and illuminating journey through the slave trade and colonization to the rise of Islam, struggles for independence, and beyond. Readers will see how Africa's rich diversity began to re-emerge during the post-colonial era - and discover the contrasting periods of despair and hope that emerged with it: the comforting dullness of Botswana and genocidal horrors of Rwanda; the bureaucratic routine of Ghanaian elections and violent political upheavals of Zimbabwe. Throughout these landmark events, Reid is ever sensitive to the richness and variety of Africa's people and societies, cultures, and cosmology. A History of Modern Africa is an essential recounting of the turning points of Africa's past and the myriad strands of African culture that will shape its future.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „A History of Modern Africa “
Part I: Polity, Society and Economy in the Nineteenth Century:1. Changing Patterns of International Trade (1): Slave Trade and Legitimate Commerce in Atlantic Africa
2. Changing Patterns of International Trade (2): the Slave and Ivory Trades of Eastern and Northeastern Africa
3. Revolution, Colony and Frontier in Southern Africa
Part II: Africa and Islam in the Nineteenth Century:
4. New Challenges in North Africa
5. Islamic Revolution in West Africa
6. The Spread of Islam in Eastern Africa
Part III: Africa and Europe in the Nineteenth Century:
7. The Missionary Frontier
8. Africa Explored
9. Conquest and Partition: Prelude, Motive and Practice
Part IV: Consolidating Colonialisms:
10. Colonial Rule: Aims and Impact
11. Resistance and Adaptation
12. Partition Complete: Africa in Global War (1)
Part V: Colonial Apex:
13: 'Pax colonia'? Economy and Society in the 1920s
14. Depression, Protest and Identity
15. The Edifice under Strain: Africa in Global War (2)
Part VI: The Dissolution of Empire:
16. Colonial Strategies: the Post-war World
17. Nationalism and Identity
18. Conflicts and Compromises: Processes of Decolonisation
Part VII: Legacy and Unfinished Business:
19. Africa and the Cold War
20. Quests for Stability: the Challenges of Independence
21. Governance and Development: the Contemporary Age
Autoren-Porträt von Richard Reid
Richard Reid ist Mitglied des Royal Institute of British Architects und Gewinner vieler Architekturpreise. Für zwei Jahre war er Gastprofessor an der Universität in Virginia, USA. Er ist Autor mehrerer Publikationen zum Thema Architektur.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Richard Reid
- 2008, 400 Seiten, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1405132655
- ISBN-13: 9781405132657
Sprache:
Englisch
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"This is a comprehensive, appealing and highly-accessible history of modern Africa which portrays the continent's turbulent past and contested present in all its variety and complexity. Its combination of sound scholarship, clear writing and humane understanding make it an important contribution to understanding of recent African history." -- Bill Nasson, University of Cape Town
"This is the book for which I have been waiting. The author has done all of us a great service in providing such an effective teaching tool."
-- Richard Waller, Bucknell University
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