Dictionary of African Biography, Volume 6, provides a comprehensive collection of biographical entries on influential figures across the African continent whose names fall within the range Tertu to Zwang. Edited by Emmanuel K. Akyeampong and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this volume compiles authoritative profiles written by leading scholars in African studies. The entries cover a wide spectrum of i…
Ethiopia, Footprint of Time is an artistic photography book that showcases Ethiopia's rich history, culture, and visual heritage through the lens of photographer Alberto Tessore. The book combines historical images with introductory text by Ethiopian poet and intellectual Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin, who provides cultural context and narratives about Ethiopia's civilizational journey. Published in 198…
Dictionary of African Biography, Volume 1: Abach–Brand provides an authoritative collection of biographical entries on significant figures from across the African continent. Edited by Emmanuel K. Akyeampong and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this volume is part of a six-volume reference work produced by Oxford University Press in 2012. The entries cover individuals from ancient to contemporary time…
Zimbabwe: The First Decade, 1980–1990 provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic developments that shaped Zimbabwe in its first ten years after independence. Produced as an official national publication, the book documents major achievements, challenges, and transformations in governance, national unity, education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and foreign…
The War in Angola: A Socio-Economic Study provides an analytical overview of the armed struggle in Angola against Portuguese colonial rule, focusing on the period leading up to independence. Written by Mario de Andrade and Marc Ollivier, the book examines the root causes of the conflict, the development of liberation movements, and the socio-economic structure shaped by colonial exploitation. I…
This book presents an analytical study of the revolutionary development of Vietnam during the twentieth century. Thomas Hodgkin explores the historical processes that shaped Vietnam’s struggle against colonial domination and its pursuit of national liberation. Drawing on political writings, historical documents, and the ideology of key figures such as Ho Chi Minh, the author examines the moti…
This volume of the UNESCO General History of Africa series examines the African continent during the period of European colonial domination from 1880 to 1935. Edited by A. Adu Boahen, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, economic, and social transformations that occurred under colonial rule. It discusses the strategies of European powers, the impact of imposed administra…
This fourth volume of the UNESCO General History of Africa series examines the political, social, and economic development of the African continent from the twelfth to the sixteenth century. Edited by D. T. Niane, the book presents contributions from leading scholars who analyze the rise and fall of major African states and empires, including Mali, Songhay, Kanem-Borno, Benin, Great Zimbabwe, a…
This second volume of the UNESCO General History of Africa series explores the emergence, development, and achievements of ancient African civilizations. Edited by G. Mokhtar, the book examines archaeological, linguistic, and historical evidence to reconstruct Africa’s early societies, including Ancient Egypt, Nubia, Ethiopia, the Maghreb, and the civilizations of the Sahara and sub-Saharan r…
This first volume of the UNESCO General History of Africa series examines the methodologies used in studying African history and explores the continent’s prehistoric past. Edited by J. Ki-Zerbo, the book brings together leading scholars who analyze archaeological findings, linguistic evidence, oral traditions, and interdisciplinary approaches that illuminate Africa’s early human development…