This influential work by historian Walter Rodney examines the economic and political mechanisms through which Europe contributed to the underdevelopment of Africa. Rodney argues that European imperialism, slavery, and colonial exploitation systematically impoverished African societies while enriching Europe. Combining historical analysis with economic theory, the book explores precolonial Afric…
How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney is a groundbreaking study of the historical, political, and economic processes that shaped Africa’s underdevelopment. Rodney argues that European colonialism and global capitalism systematically extracted wealth from the continent, creating long-term structural inequalities. Drawing from historical evidence and economic analysis, the book demo…