Marianne Cornevin's "Histoire de l’Afrique contemporaine" examines the development of African history from World War II to the contemporary era. Drawing on the author's firsthand experiences in several African countries, the work highlights the political dynamics, decolonization processes, economic growth, and the phenomenon of neo-colonialism that have impacted modern African states. Present…
This book examines the traditions and processes of social change in various African societies. Evelyn Jones Rich and Immanuel Wallerstein examine the historical dynamics, social structures, cultural systems, and transformations resulting from colonialism, modernization, and political developments in Africa. Using an anthropological and sociological approach, this book explains how African socie…
The Africa Reader: Colonial Africa is a collection of important writings that examine the history of colonialism across Africa. Edited by Wilfred Cartey and Martin Kilson, this book contains articles, documents, speeches, and accounts of experiences from the colonial period, including the perspectives of African figures and colonial rulers. It describes the mechanisms of colonial rule, economic…
Crawford Young's Ideology and Development in Africa examines the relationship between political ideology and development processes in post-independence African countries. The book examines how various ideological strands—nationalism, African socialism, state capitalism, and single-party systems—influenced the economic and political policies of African countries. Young examines the successes…
Salvatore Foderaro's Independent Africa is an analytical study of political and legal developments in Africa after the wave of independence in the mid-20th century. Written by a law professor at the University of Rome, the book examines the transition of African countries from colonialism to national governance, including constitutional challenges, the formation of state institutions, political…
This book chronicles the Allied landings in North Africa on November 8, 1942, known as Operation Torch, a crucial turning point in World War II. Jacques Robichon describes the political and military background to the operation, the Allied preparations, the French reaction in North Africa, and its strategic consequences for the course of the war. Using a detailed and documentary narrative style,…
This book presents a comprehensive study of a thousand years of East African historical development, from the early formation of local communities to the social, economic, and political structures of various key periods. John E.G. Sutton utilizes archaeological data, historical records, and cultural analysis to illustrate the evolution of East African societies and their interactions with the o…
This book is Chief Musamaali Nangoli's critical work, which attempts to address the many misunderstandings and misinformation about Africa that have persisted for years in the Western world. Through a rigorous approach based on firsthand experience as an African, the author reveals facts about Africa's history, culture, politics, and socio-economic conditions that are rarely presented honestly.…
This book examines the historical development of Africa from 1400 to 1800, a period often referred to as the "African Middle Ages." Roland Oliver and Anthony Atmore examine the social, political, and economic changes that occurred across Africa, including the development of major empires, interregional relations, and the early influence of European nations. With a scholarly yet accessible appro…
This book provides a concise overview of African history from the beginning of human development to the 20th century. Roland Oliver and J. D. Fage present the development of African civilization, major empires, social and economic dynamics, and the impact of European colonialism on the continent. With a clear and comprehensive writing style, this book is an essential introduction for readers se…