A History of Africa: Combined Edition

Product Description Written by two senior scholars, A History of Africa introduces students to the history of the world's second largest continent. While it is not possible to discuss every event that ever happened in African history, the book comprises an historical narrative emphasizing key trends and processesillustrated by detailed examples. It represents a chronological and empirical history based on scholarly research and reconstructions of Africa's past. As a continental history, it seeks to cover all regions of Africa including North Africa, a region often seen as culturally and historicallydistinct. Furthermore, the narrative summarizes changing views and academic debates concerning aspects of African history. Richly illustrated with numerous maps and photographs, A History of Africa is the most comprehensive story of the place all humans call home.A History of Africa is available in a combined print or eBook volume, or in split eBook volumes (Volume One: to 1880 and Volume Two: since 1870). Review "These volumes provide a rich overview of African history. Expansive in scope and rigorous in detail, they will be useful for students and researchers alike. Toyin Falola and Timothy Stapleton embarked on a massive undertaking and, with these volumes, deserve the commendation of their peers." ―Christopher Tounsel, Pennsylvania State University"In this exciting survey of African history, Falola and Stapleton have succeeded in bringing Africa to life with a comparative methodology that weaves together the various themes that binds this continent." ―Dawne Y. Curry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln"Falola and Stapleton have put together a work of immense proportion for African history survey courses. I strongly recommend the text for instructors and students of African history." ―Raphael Chijioke Njoku, Idaho State University"A History of Africa is a great text in its inclusion and discussion of North Africa as part of mainstream African History; as well as its brilliant discussion of Central, Eastern, and Southern African History. Its inclusion of debates and various interpretations of African History is commendable." ―Kwaku Nti, Georgia Southern University About the Author Toyin Falola is Professor of History, University Distinguished Teaching Professor, and the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities, the University of Texas at Austin.Timothy Stapleton is Professor in the Department of History and fellow of the Center for Military, Strategic and Security Studies at the University of Calgary.

History

Falola, Toyin

Stapleton, Timothy

Africa

Oxford University Press

Written by two senior scholars, A History of Africa introduces students to the history of the world's second largest continent. While it is not possible to discuss every event that ever happened in African history, the book comprises an historical narrative emphasizing key trends and processes illustrated by detailed examples. It represents a chronological and empirical history based on scholarly research and reconstructions of Africa's past. As a continental history, it seeks to cover all regions of Africa including North Africa, a region often seen as culturally and historically distinct. Furthermore, the narrative summarizes changing views and academic debates concerning aspects of African history. Richly illustrated with numerous maps and photographs, A History of Africa is the most comprehensive story of the place all humans call home.\nA History of Africa is available in a combined print or eBook volume, or in split eBook volumes (Volume One: to 1880 and Volume Two: since 1870).

Africa: War and Conflict in the Twentieth Century (Seminar Studies)

This book examines the causes, course and consequences of warfare in twentieth century Africa, a period which spanned colonial rebellions, both World Wars, and the decolonization process. Timothy Stapleton contextualizes the essential debates and controversies surrounding African conflict in the twentieth century while providing insightful introductions to such conflicts as:    African rebellions against colonial regimes in the early twentieth century, including the rebellion and infamous genocide of the Herero and Nama people in present-day Namibia;   The African fronts of World War I and World War II, and the involvement of colonized African peoples in these global conflicts;   Conflict surrounding the widespread decolonization of Africa in the 1950s and 1960s;   Rebellion and civil war in Africa during the Cold War, when American and Soviet elements often intervened in efforts to turn African battlegrounds into Cold War proxy conflicts;   The Second Congo Civil War, which is arguably the bloodiest conflict in any region since World War II;   Supported by a glossary, a who’s who of key figures, a timeline of major events, a rich bibliography, and a set of documents which highlight the themes of the book, Africa: War and Conflict in the Twentieth Century is the best available resource for students and scholars seeking an introduction to violent conflict in recent African history.

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Routledge

This book examines the causes, course and consequences of warfare in twentieth century Africa, a period which spanned colonial rebellions, both World Wars, and the decolonization process. Timothy Stapleton contextualizes the essential debates and controversies surrounding African conflict in the twentieth century while providing insightful introductions to such conflicts as: <ul>
<li>African rebellions against colonial regimes in the early twentieth century, including the rebellion and infamous genocide of the Herero and Nama people in present-day Namibia;</li> <li>The African fronts of World War I and World War II, and the involvement of colonized African peoples in these global conflicts;</li> <li>Conflict surrounding the widespread decolonization of Africa in the 1950s and 1960s;</li> <li>Rebellion and civil war in Africa during the Cold War, when American and Soviet elements often intervened in efforts to turn African battlegrounds into Cold War proxy conflicts;</li> <li>The Second Congo Civil War, which is arguably the bloodiest conflict in any region since World War II; </li> </ul>
Supported by a glossary, a who’s who of key figures, a timeline of major events, a rich bibliography, and a set of documents which highlight the themes of the book, Africa: War and Conflict in the Twentieth Century is the best available resource for students and scholars seeking an introduction to violent conflict in recent African history.

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A History of Africa: Combined Edition

A History of Africa: Combined Edition

Africa: War and Conflict in the Twentieth Century (Seminar Studies)

Africa: War and Conflict in the Twentieth Century (Seminar Studies)