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A History of Modern Africa

- 1800 to the Present
Af: Richard J. Reid Engelsk Paperback

A History of Modern Africa

- 1800 to the Present
Af: Richard J. Reid Engelsk Paperback
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The new, fully-updated edition of the acclaimed textbook covering 200 years of African history A History of Modern Africa explores two centuries of the continent’s political, economic, and social history. This thorough yet accessible text help readers to understand key concepts, recognize significant themes, and identify the processes that shaped the modern history of Africa. Emphasis is placed on the consequences of colonial rule, and the links between the precolonial and postcolonial eras. Author Richard Reid, a prominent scholar and historian on the subject, argues that Africa’s struggle for economic and political stability in the nineteenth century escalated and intensified through the twentieth century, the effects of which are still felt in the present day.  The new third edition offers substantial updates and revisions that consider recent events and historiography. Greater emphasis is placed on African agency, particularly during the colonial period, and the importance of the long-term militarization of African political culture. Discussions of the postcolonial period have been updated to reflect recent developments, including those in North Africa. Adopting a long-term approach to current African issues, this text:  Explores the legacies of the nineteenth century and the colonial period in the context of the contemporary eraHighlights the role of nineteenth century and long-term internal dynamics in Africa’s modern challengesCombines recent scholarship with concise and effective narrativeFeatures maps, illustrations, expanded references, and comprehensive endnotes A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present, 3rd Edition is an excellent introduction to the subject for undergraduate students in relevant courses, and for general readers with interest in modern African history and current affairs.
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The new, fully-updated edition of the acclaimed textbook covering 200 years of African history A History of Modern Africa explores two centuries of the continent’s political, economic, and social history. This thorough yet accessible text help readers to understand key concepts, recognize significant themes, and identify the processes that shaped the modern history of Africa. Emphasis is placed on the consequences of colonial rule, and the links between the precolonial and postcolonial eras. Author Richard Reid, a prominent scholar and historian on the subject, argues that Africa’s struggle for economic and political stability in the nineteenth century escalated and intensified through the twentieth century, the effects of which are still felt in the present day.  The new third edition offers substantial updates and revisions that consider recent events and historiography. Greater emphasis is placed on African agency, particularly during the colonial period, and the importance of the long-term militarization of African political culture. Discussions of the postcolonial period have been updated to reflect recent developments, including those in North Africa. Adopting a long-term approach to current African issues, this text:  Explores the legacies of the nineteenth century and the colonial period in the context of the contemporary eraHighlights the role of nineteenth century and long-term internal dynamics in Africa’s modern challengesCombines recent scholarship with concise and effective narrativeFeatures maps, illustrations, expanded references, and comprehensive endnotes A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present, 3rd Edition is an excellent introduction to the subject for undergraduate students in relevant courses, and for general readers with interest in modern African history and current affairs.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 448
ISBN-13: 9781119381921
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave: 3
ISBN-10: 1119381924
Kategori: Verdenshistorie
Udg. Dato: 16 dec 2019
Længde: 19mm
Bredde: 334mm
Højde: 431mm
Forlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Oplagsdato: 16 dec 2019
Forfatter(e): Richard J. Reid
Forfatter(e) Richard J. Reid


Kategori Verdenshistorie


ISBN-13 9781119381921


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 448


Udgave 3


Længde 19mm


Bredde 334mm


Højde 431mm


Udg. Dato 16 dec 2019


Oplagsdato 16 dec 2019


Forlag John Wiley and Sons Ltd