A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present,New
A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present,New
A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present,New

A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present,New

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Updated and revised to emphasise longterm perspectives on current issues facing the continent, the new 2nd Edition of A History of Modern Africa recounts the full breadth of Africa's political, economic, and social history over the past two centuries.Adopts a longterm approach to current issues, stressing the importance of nineteenthcentury and deeper indigenous dynamics in explaining Africa's later twentiethcentury challenges Places a greater focus on African agency, especially during the colonial encounter Includes more indepth coverage of nonAnglophone Africa Offers expanded coverage of the postcolonial era to take account of recent developments, including the conflict in Darfur and the political unrest of 2011 in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya .

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present'? A: This book emphasizes long-term perspectives on contemporary issues in Africa, focusing on political, economic, and social history over the past two centuries.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present' is Richard J. Reid.
  • Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 386 pages.
  • Q: What type of binding is used for this edition? A: This edition is published in paperback binding.
  • Q: When was the second edition of this book published? A: The second edition was published on January 1, 2012.
  • Q: What themes are highlighted in the book regarding African history? A: The book highlights African agency during the colonial period, in-depth coverage of non-Anglophone Africa, and expanded discussions on post-colonial developments.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present' is suitable for academic use as it provides a comprehensive analysis of historical themes relevant to African studies.
  • Q: What significant events in Africa does this edition cover? A: This edition covers significant events such as the conflict in Darfur and the political unrest in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya in 2011.
  • Q: Does this book include perspectives from indigenous African authors? A: Yes, the book places importance on indigenous dynamics and includes perspectives that enhance understanding of Africa's historical context.
  • Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been well-maintained but may show some signs of wear.

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