{"product_id":"west-africa-in-history-paul-conton-9798352776858","title":"West Africa in History: Volume 2 (Since 1800)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Making of Modern West Africa: From Colonial Rule to the Dream of Unity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow did fourteen separate colonies become the vibrant, independent nations of West Africa today? In this concluding volume, W.F. Conton tracks the relentless forces of the 19th and 20th centuries-from the technological shift of steam and iron to the political firestorms of nationalism.\u003cbr\u003eWritten with the perspective of a dedicated Africanist during the height of the decolonization era, this volume provides a rare, side-by-side analysis of how both British and French territories navigated the path to freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this volume, you will explore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Comparative History: \u003c\/b\u003e Uniquely covers both Anglophone (Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia) and Francophone West Africa, revealing the different paths taken toward sovereignty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Mechanics of Change: \u003c\/b\u003e How the 19th-century advance of the sailing ship and the power of steam \"tamed the geography\" and set the stage for modern borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Pan-African Dream: \u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into the movement toward African Unity-not as fourteen separate movements, but as a single, continental surge for dignity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Republic of Liberia: \u003c\/b\u003e An essential look at the unique trajectory of Africa's oldest modern republic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe First Decade of Freedom: \u003c\/b\u003e An \"eye-witness\" account of the early years of independence, recorded by the author up to the pivotal events of 1966.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eUpdated with a new introduction by the author's son, this book is more than a textbook; it is a testament to the resilience of a region. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the political and social architecture of West Africa today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Conton,W. F. Conton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798352776858\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Paul Conton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084378087679,"sku":"9798352776858","price":13.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/west-africa-in-history-paul-conton-9798352776858","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}