African Perspectives on Colonialism by A. Adu Boahen
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- 133pp
- Sales Rank: 241,837
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- ISBN-13: 9780801839313
- Edition Description: Reprint
- Edition Number: 1
- Pub. Date: September 1989
- Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: September 1989
- Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format: Textbook Paperback, 133pp
- Sales Rank: 241,837
- Series: The Johns Hopkins Symposia in Comparative History
- ISBN-13: 9780801839313
- ISBN: 0801839319
- Edition Number: 1
- Edition Description: Reprint
Synopsis
"Contradict[s] the extraordinary myth that Africa 'has no history.' Boahen is one of the pioneers in the school of African historiography." — Times Literary Supplement
Annotation
"A valuable overview of the colonial period in Africa by one of the most distinguished Afrcian historians. " Philip D. Curtin, The Johns Hopkins University
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November 10, 2008:
I was required to read this book for an Africa and the World course. I found it extremely hard to read. I am a fairly avid reader and this is so dry and boring. It is worse than a text book.
The majority of the book is about how all the different European countries (mainly Britain and France) carved up Africa to exploite its people and resources. Boahen also talks about about the different African revolts and rebellions. Also, he talks about the African people's demand for a reformed government and reform in all aspects of everyday African life (education, social organizations, etc...).
I Also Recommend: Things Fall Apart, Africa's Discovery of Europe, Weep Not, Child.
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