Africa since 1800 - Hardcover

Oliver, Roland; Atmore, Anthony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521419468 ISBN 13: 9780521419468

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1994

Synopsis

This history of modern Africa takes as its starting-point the year l800, because, although by that time the greater part of the interior of Africa had become known to the outside world, most of the initiatives for political and economic change still remained in the hands African rulers and their peoples. The book falls into three parts. The first describes the precolonial history of Africa, while the middle section deals thematically with partition and colonial rule. The third part deals with the emergence of the modern nation states of Africa and their history. Throughout the l90 years covered by the book, the authors are as concerned with the continuity of African history as with the changes which have taken place during this period. The new edition covers events up to the end of l99l and discusses the fresh perspectives brought about by the end of the Cold War.

About this title

Book Description:

This general history of modern Africa has been revised and updated to take full account of the fresh perspectives on African history brought about by the end of the Cold War.

About the Author:

Oliver is Professor Emeritus of the history of Africa at the University of London and a fellow of the British academy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0521419468
• ISBN 13: 9780521419468
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 320