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First published in 1982. This is the biography of Alhaji Shehu Shagari of Nigeria, Africa's most populous state and the world's third biggest democracy. He was elected in 1979, against four opponent……続きを見る

Initially published in 1926, this book seeks to clear some misconceptions of Southern and Northern Rhodesia at the time of the evolution of British colonies that bear the name of Rhodes, their found……続きを見る

This account of an evangelical initiative at Lake Tanganyika was first published in 1892. It looks at Ujiji society and commerce and includes a description and comparison of the peoples that was don……続きを見る

Yakuba Gowon was born in 1934 and became Head of State in Nigeria in 1966. After successfully commanding the armed forces of the Federal Government during the Civil War 1967-70, he guided the recons……続きを見る

History is a powerful aid to the understanding of the present, and those who are concerned with the escalating crisis in South Africa will find this an invaluable source book. This is the story of t……続きを見る

Focusing on the issue of the Oromo national struggle for liberation, statehood, and democracy, this book critically examines the dialectical relationship between Ethiopian colonialism and Oromo cult……続きを見る

The end of the Second World War may have heralded peace in Europe but conflicts in Southern Africa were about to begin. The imperial powers were weakened by the cost of war and a string of wars chal……続きを見る

“This comprehensive and complete history charts the story of the East Africans from their formation in 1902 through to the drawdown of the British Empire.” ーSoldier Whatever one may think about the……続きを見る

A you-are-there account of the 19th-century battle against the army of Abdullah al-Taashi that established British dominance in the Sudan. The death of General Gordon in Khartoum at the hand of the ……続きを見る

This important House heard from witnesses about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that began in August 2018 which has eluded international containment efforts and posed si……続きを見る

African literature has never been more visible than it is today. Whereas Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, and Ngugi wa Thiong'o defined a golden generation of African writers in the 20th century, a new ……続きを見る

'James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians.' Sebastian Faulks 'Holland's skill lies in bringing these warriors to life with vivid prose.' The Times Shortlisted for the 2021 B……続きを見る

A celebration of the unique beauty of Black hair, this book is packed with expert advice, top maintenance tips! 'Legendary' Zadie Smith 'Charlotte is not only the most influential expert on black ha……続きを見る

This book is the first to trace the genealogy of an indigenous grid-pattern settlement design practice in Africa, and more specifically in Senegal. It does so by analyzing how the precolonial grid-p……続きを見る

From 1927–1948, the Universal Ethiopian Students’ Association (UESA) mobilized the African diaspora to fight against imperialism and fascist Italy. Formed by a group of educated Africans, African-Am……続きを見る

This book is the first English translation of Felice di Michele Brancacci’s diary of his 1422 mission to the court of Sultan Al-Ashraf Seyf-ad-Din Barsbay of Egypt. Following the purchase of Port of……続きを見る

Brix Förster's 'Deutsch-Ostafrika: Geographie und Geschichte der Colonie' is a comprehensive exploration of German East Africa, focusing on its geography and history. Förster meticulously details th……続きを見る

The migrant has been designated the central or defining figure of the 20th and 21st centuries. For much of this period, research and theory have centred on adult men as representative, ignoring wome……続きを見る

The Failure of Leadership in Africa’s Development examines the dominant scholarly theories about the cause of Africa’s underdevelopment and argues that none of the traditionally invoked causesーan a……続きを見る

Conhecer é poder, sem sombra de dúvidas, o conhecimento tem o poder não só de libertar os homens das mais diversas superstições, como também concede aos mesmos, a dádiva de escolher o seu destino, s……続きを見る

Recueil de dictons et expressions populaires du Maroc, de la tradition familiale de l’auteur. Traduits de l’arabe et du dialecte marocain À PROPOS DE L'AUTEUR Abdelkarim Belkassem est un Franco-maro……続きを見る

Long on the periphery of both academic research and international attention, the countries of the West African Sahel currently find themselves at the center of global concerns over security, terrori……続きを見る

The reign of the founder of Cairo, the fourth Fatimid Imam-caliph al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah (341-365/953-975), marks a watershed in the transformation of the Fatimid state from a regional North African……続きを見る

This book showcases new research by emerging and established scholars on white workers and the white poor in Southern Africa. Rethinking White Societies in Southern Africa challenges the geographica……続きを見る

DIE DEUTSCHEN KOLONIEN – DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts wollte sich das junge deutsche Kaiserreich auch seinen „Platz an der Sonne“ sichern. So begann Deutschland weltweit mit dem Erwer……続きを見る

DIE DEUTSCHEN KOLONIEN – DEUTSCH SÜDWEST AFRIKA Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts wollte sich das junge deutsche Kaiserreich auch seinen „Platz an der Sonne“ sichern. So begann Deutschland weltweit mit dem ……続きを見る

Beyond Empire looks at three decades of British colonial administration to assess the capacity of the independent governments of Africa to achieve independence. A wealth of archival material and a u……続きを見る

Many studies focus on film in Africa. Few, however, study cinema as a leisure activity: one that has influenced several generations and opened up spaces to dream, discuss or contest. Movie theatres ……続きを見る

Red Money for the Global South explores the relationship of the East with the “new” South after decolonization, with a particular focus on the economic motives of the Council for Mutual Economic Ass……続きを見る

Compreender o processo pelo qual novas nações se formam é uma tarefa que exige pesquisa exaustiva, uma boa dose de argúcia e uma disposição persistente para não se contentar com as versões consagrad……続きを見る