Le Mali by Philippe Decraene is a comprehensive introductory volume on the history, politics, and socio-cultural development of Mali. Published as part of the well-known French series Que sais-je?, the book provides an accessible yet scholarly overview of the country's evolution from pre-colonial times through independence and its early post-colonial trajectory. Decraene outlines Mali’s polit…
This book examines the political, social, and economic dynamics of Africa during the first three decades after the great wave of African independence. Philippe Decraene outlines the challenges of nation-state formation, internal conflicts, economic development, and international relations of newly independent African states. Using an analytical style, this book provides a comprehensive overview…