Modern African Conflicts: An Encyclopedia of Civil Wars, Revolutions, and Terrorism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781440869693)

An essential resource for students or general readers interested in post-colonial Africa, this encyclopedia provides coverage of different regions, countries, wars, battles, factions, leaders, and foreign powers.

Armed conflict represents a substantial part of African history since around 1960, yet this history is either insufficiently taught or overshadowed by negative stereotypes about African "tribal warfare."

In an effort to introduce this vital topic to students and general readers alike, this one-volume encyclopedia provides concise historical information on conflicts that occurred in postcolonial Africa. The entries cover all the regions of Africa (North, West, Central, East, and Southern); the Cold War and post-Cold War periods; a range of important leaders; various types of conflicts from civil wars and insurgencies to conventional military engagements; involvement of foreign powers; and such themes as airpower, women and war, and genocide.

Author: Timothy J. Stapleton
ISBN-10: 1440869693
ISBN-13: 9781440869693
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2022
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 10.08h x 7.01w x 1.18d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/15/2022 pg. 5