This volume is a collection of scholarly essays examining the development, ideology, and impact of nationalist movements across Asia and Africa. Edited by Elie Kedourie, the book explores the political, historical, and intellectual contexts that shaped anti-colonial struggles and nation-building processes in the 20th century. Through contributions from various authors, it provides analytical in…
"Nationhood and the African Road to Socialism" is a collection of political essays by Léopold Sédar Senghor that examines the concepts of African socialism, nation-building, and postcolonial African cultural identity. Senghor emphasizes the importance of developing a model of socialism grounded in African values, traditions, and humanism. Through his ideas, the book provides in-depth insights…
P. Olisanwuché Esedebe's book, Pan-Africanism: The Idea and Movement, 1776–1963, examines the history of the Pan-Africanist idea and movement from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The author traces the development of Pan-African thought, key figures, Pan-African organizations, and the political and social dynamics underlying the struggle for African unity and the African diaspora. T…
Eze Ogueri II's book, "African Nationalism and Military Ascendancy," examines the development of African nationalism and the role of the military in the political dynamics of African countries after independence. The author explores the relationship between nationalist movements, political leadership, and the increasing dominance of the military in various African countries, particularly during…
Ali A. Mazrui and Michael Tidy's book, "Nationalism and New States in Africa," examines the development of African nationalism from approximately 1935 to the modern era. The authors outline the historical background of colonialism, the rise of nationalist movements, the struggle for independence, and the political dynamics of new states after independence. The book provides an in-depth analysis…