History of Modern Africa recounts the full breadth of the last two centuries of African history. Author Richard Reid takes us on a thought-provoking and illuminating journey through the slave trade and colonization to the rise of Islam, struggles for independence, and beyond. Readers will see how Africa's richdiversity began to re-emerge during the post-colonial era – and discover the contrasting periods of despair and hope that emerged with it. History of Modern Africa is an essential recounting of the turning points of Africa's past andthe myriad strands of African culture that will shape its future. INDICE: Part I: Polity, Society and Economy in the Nineteenth Century:. 1.Changing Patterns of International Trade (1): Slave Trade and Legitimate Commerce in Atlantic Africa. 2. Changing Patterns of International Trade (2): the Slave and Ivory Trades of Eastern and Northeastern Africa. 3. Revolution, Colony and Frontier in Southern Africa. Part II: Africa and Islam in the Nineteenth Century:. 4. New Challenges in North Africa. 5. Islamic Revolution in West Africa. 6. The Spread of Islam in Eastern Africa. Part III: Africa and Europe in the Nineteenth Century:. 7. The Missionary Frontier. 8. Africa Explored. 9. Conquest and Partition: Prelude, Motive and Practice. Part IV: Consolidating Colonialisms:. 10. Colonial Rule: Aims and Impact. 11. Resistance and Adaptation. 12. Partition Complete: Africa in Global War (1). Part V: Colonial Apex:. 13: 'Pax colonia'? Economy and Society in the 1920s. 14. Depression, Protest and Identity. 15. The Edifice under Strain: Africa in Global War (2). Part VI: The Dissolution of Empire:. 16. Colonial Strategies: the Post-war World. 17. Nationalism and Identity. 18. Conflicts and Compromises: Processes of Decolonisation. Part VII: Legacy and Unfinished Business:. 19. Africa and the Cold War. 20. Quests for Stability: the Challenges of Independence. 21. Governance and Development: the Contemporary Age
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-3264-0
- Editorial: Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 408
- Fecha Publicación: 07/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés