History - Africa - Central

This publication offers a detailed account of the European expansion in the ninth century, impacting various African nations, with the exception of Ethiopia. Nevertheless, the historical narrative of Ethiopia under Emperor Menelik and Queen Taytu during the same period has captivated the attention of...

Author: Andrew FitzmauriceISBN-10: 0691241074ISBN-13: 9780691241074Publisher: Princeton University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/17/2024Pages: 592Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.32d

Step into the tumultuous world of post-colonial Africa with "Ruben Um Nyob? The Forgotten Hero of Cameroon's History." In this compelling narrative, Mohamed Fomagha, an eminent Cameroonian intellectual and political analyst, unveils the hidden truths behind one of Africa's most enigmatic figures.Ruben Um Nyob?'s...

This first comprehensive and thoroughly documented study of the political development of two of the newly formed nations of Central Africa presents the full story of the successful efforts of the people of Malawi and Zambia to achieve self-government. Following a detailed examination of...

Even though the people of Afghanistan in general suffered under the rule of the Taliban, women lived especially difficult lives, enduring terrible hardships. They were denied basic human rights, forced to wear veils and kept in seclusion. This work addresses the religion, revolution, and...

The United Nations-organised plebiscite on 11 February 1961 was one of the most significant events in the history of the southern and northern parts of the British-administered trust territory in Cameroon. John Percival was sent by the then Colonial Office as part of the...

The Irish soldier has never been a stranger to fighting the enemy with the odds stacked against him. The notion of charging into adversity has been a cherished part of Ireland's military history. In September 1961, another chapter should have been written into the...

Fiction has power to portray historical truth. This book presents Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness to students and general readers as an insightful guide to the history of Europe and Africa in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The phrase "heart of darkness"...

This easy-to-use handbook presents a fascinating and fresh take on American presidential elections and makes a wide range of statistics available to serious researchers and political fanatics alike. Counting the Votes: A New Way to Analyze America's Presidential Elections isn't your typical history book...

Bernard Nsokika Fonlon, 1924-1986, rose from humble origins to become one of Cameroon's most famous sons. He was a scholar, a poet, a politician, a philosopher, a man of action and a man of courage. He was never too busy to see someone who...

Join Olive MacLeod on a trek through Central Africa, where she offers a vivid portrait of the region's diverse cultures and stunning natural landscapes. From exploring bustling cities to encountering local tribes, this compelling account paints a rich and complex picture of one of...

Originally published in 1915, Dr. W.E.B Du Bois' "little book," as he called it, was one of the most important and seminal works on Africa and African American history. It was small in size but gigantic in purpose. In it Du Bois, unquestionably an...

This book makes a rare and original contribution on the history of little documented internal land conflicts and boundary misunderstandings in Cameroon, where attention has tended to focus too narrowly on international boundary conflicts such as that between Cameroon and Nigeria. The study is...

Dive into the captivating narrative of the Central African Republic (CAR) with our text-only masterpiece, an immersive exploration of a land that has remained largely uncharted in the world of literature. In "The History of the Central African Republic," we invite you to embark...

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant history of Chad in this amazing text-only book. "The History of Chad" is a comprehensive exploration of the nation often referred to as the "Heart of Africa." Dive into the ancient civilizations, medieval empires, colonial legacy,...

On 1 October 1990, hundreds of Banyarawanda militants that served with the Ugandan Army deserted their posts to form the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) and invade Rwanda. Thus began the Rwandan Civil War, which was to culminate in the famous genocide of nearly one...

In Colonial Transactions Florence Bernault moves beyond the racial divide that dominates colonial studies of Africa. Instead, she illuminates the strange and frightening imaginaries that colonizers and colonized shared on the ground. Bernault looks at Gabon from the late nineteenth century to the present,...

Mobutu Sese Seko, who ruled Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) from 1965 until 1997, was fond of saying "happy are those who sing and dance," and his regime energetically promoted the notion of culture as a national resource. During this period Zairian...

An Inspiring Survival Against All Odds For most of us, WWII is nothing more than history; we read about it, we understand its impact on the shape of the world, but it doesn't have personal significance. This book will change that. This is the...

My name is Debra Lynn Heagy. My family moved to various places in the United States and Europe. My dad, Lt. Col. Carleton L. Johnson was in the Air Force and had many interesting assignments in various parts of the world. My mother, Sharon...

Winner of the Arnold Rubin Outstanding Publication Award from the Arts Council of the African Studies AssociationThe Benue River Valley is the source of some of the most abstract, dramatic, and inventive sculpture in sub-Saharan Africa. A vast region, the Valley extends from the...

Gone to Ground is an investigation into the material and political forces that transformed the cityscape of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in the 1970s and early 1980s. It is both the story of a particular city and the history of a global moment of...

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Africa with "The History of Rwanda," an amazing text-only book that takes you on an immersive adventure through the history, culture, and natural wonders of Rwanda.In this unique and engaging book, you'll delve deep into...

In this compelling book, Fidele Lumeya outlines the history of the crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo, from the Lumumba era, through the reigns of Mobutu and Laurent-D sir Kabila, to the current struggles for power. He highlights the issues of social and...

This book transforms our contemporary understanding of the recent political history of Central Africa. It charts the complex life and thought of Harry Nkumbula (ca. 1917-1983), the first openly nationalist African politician in Northern Rhodesia and, later, the leader of parliamentary opposition during Zambia's...

This volume publishes one of the most important early Portuguese accounts of east central Africa. The author, António da Conceição, was the ecclesiastical administrator of the Portuguese Zambesi settlements at the end of the seventeenth century. He set out to describe the Portuguese community...

By the time the Capuchins arrived in the seventeenth century, Kongo had been Catholic for nearly two hundred years. The European mission could not be conversion, then, but reinforcement; the Capuchins sought to establish the sacraments and a line to Rome in a lay-led...

Join Olive MacLeod on a trek through Central Africa, where she offers a vivid portrait of the region's diverse cultures and stunning natural landscapes. From exploring bustling cities to encountering local tribes, this compelling account paints a rich and complex picture of one of...

General Charles Gordon (1833-85) remains one of the most enigmatic figures in British military history. His brilliant feats of leadership, first in the Crimea, then in China, where he saved the emperor's throne from the Taiping rebels, made him a hero in the eyes...

Immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant world of traditional African weaponry with Heather Harvey's captivating exploration. In this book, you'll discover the intricate craftsmanship and ancient techniques that birthed 12 stunning antique weapons from her personal collection. Heather, a seasoned blacksmith and bladesmith...

The independence of Mozambique in 1975 and its decolonisation process attracted worldwide attention as a successful example of "national unity". Yet, the armed conflict that broke out between the government and the guerrilla force in 1977 lasted for sixteen years and resulted in over...

Africa finds itself at the centre stage of world politics in the twenty-first century. To truly determine its rising influence and role in world affairs would mean unravelling the politics of imperialism, the Cold War and globalisation. Going beyond Euro-American perspectives, this book presents...

Author: Stuart A. ReidISBN-10: 1984899147ISBN-13: 9781984899149Publisher: VintageLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/05/2024Pages: 640Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.19w x 1.28d

A Thousand Hills: Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It is the story of Paul Kagame, a refugee who, after a generation of exile, found his way home. Learn about President Kagame, who strives to make Rwanda the first middle-income country in Africa,...

Author: Stephen KinzerISBN-10: 8200133451ISBN-13: 9798200133451Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2008Format: CD

Join Portuguese explorers Hermenegildo Capelo and Roberto Ivens on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Central and West Africa. In this gripping travelogue, Capelo and Ivens recount their extraordinary adventures as they travel down the Cunene, Cubango, Luando, Cuanza, and Cuango Rivers, encountering...

The ideological spectrum, with its notional "left" and "right," is simply an invention of those who would take our liberty, poison civic life with suspicion and hatred, and create a reality in which every aspect of life is "political." Nazis, Bolsheviks, Radical Islamists, Fascists,...

Animal Figures in the Maya Codices is a book written by Alfred M. Tozzer that explores the fascinating world of ancient Mayan art and mythology. The book examines the various animal figures that appear in the codices, which were ancient Mayan texts that were...

This is the first book of two covering the stone building culture of Southern Africa. Mention is made of the Bushmen, Indonesians, Asians, Indians and Chinese in Southern Africa and their cultural impact.Author: Bryan Shiers OrfordISBN-10: 1494409291ISBN-13: 9781494409296Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2013Pages:...

Many people have wondered about the life-long relationship between Joan Wicken and Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's stalwart and founding president. This book provides the first in-depth window into the life of this British woman, who was in many ways Nyerere's staunchest and most loyal supporter....

U RWANDA MU GIHIRAHIROTWUBAKIRE AMAHORO ARAMBYE KU MASOMO Y'AMATEKA.Igitabo cyateguwe na Institut Seth Sendashonga) Mu kwibuka imyaka 25 Seth Sendashonga amaze yishwe, ikigo cyamwitiriwe (Institut Seth Sendashonga pour la citoyenneté Démocratique aribyo ISCID asbl) cyahisemo gufasha Abanyarwanda gusubiza amaso inyuma bakareba inzira u Rwanda...

Now in paperback: the powerful, revelatory New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller, shortlisted for the Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year Award. An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo's cobalt mining operation--and the moral implications that affect...

This book is the fascinating study of Christian enclaves in the Southern Cameroons of the colonial era. The Christian enclaves came into being with absolute spontaneity as a modus vivendi. Oblivious of the danger in store both colonial governments and traditional authorities provided the...

American journalist and adventurer, Henry M. Stanley recounts his mission in 1871, (on behalf of the New York Herald), to find the world famous explorer David Livingstone, who was presumably lost or even killed in East Africa. In his diary Stanley writes with stoicism,...

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Why Clove Plantations? East African Archaeology, History and Anthropology.- Chapter 3: Plantation Landscapes.- Chapter 4: The Archaeology of Slavery.- Chapter 5: Plantation Households.- Chapter 6: Global Goods.- Chapter 7: Pemban People: Local Ceramics and Changing Identities.- Chapter 8: Capitalism...

In this highly authoritative book-the first of its kind-Kingsley Moghalu provides an engrossing account and analysis of the international political brinksmanship embedded in the quest for justice for Rwanda's genocide. Moghalu takes us behind the scenes to the political and strategic factors that shape...

The book examines, among other issues, the emergence of civil war as a result of political struggles. The construction of Africa as the 'other' has meant that factors commonly used to explain war elsewhere have been neglected in SubSaharan Africa. The political power struggle...

""Fighting The Slave-Hunters In Central Africa: A Record Of Twenty-Six Years Of Travel And Adventure"" is a book written by Alfred James Swann and published in 1910. The book is a memoir of Swann's experiences traveling and fighting against slave hunters in Central Africa....

The Boy Travelers On The Congo is a book written by Thomas Wallace Knox and published in 1887. The book tells the story of two young boys who embark on a journey with the famous explorer Henry M. Stanley through the heart of Africa....

The Life of George Grenfell: Congo Missionary and Explorer is a biographical account of the life and work of George Grenfell, a British missionary and explorer who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity and exploring the Congo region of Africa in the late 19th...