Africa: War and Conflict in the Twentieth Century Contributor(s): Stapleton, Timothy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138281964 ISBN-13: 9781138281967 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - General - History | World - General - History | Modern - 21st Century |
Dewey: 960 |
LCCN: 2017470621 |
Series: Seminar Studies |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 202 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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:
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. |