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Africa and the West: A Documentary History: Volume 2: From Colonialism to Independence, 1875 to the Present,Used
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Africa and the West presents a fascinating array of primary sources to engage readers in the history of Africa's long and troubled relationship with the West. Many of the sources have not previously appeared in print, or in books readily available to students. Volume 1 covers two major topics: the Atlantic slave trade and the European conquest. It details the beginnings of the slave trade, slavery as a business, the experiences of slaves, and the effect of abolitionism on the trade, using such documents as a letter from a sixteenthcentury African king to the king of Portugal calling for a more regulated slave trade, and the nineteenthcentury testimony of a South African slave accused of treason. The volume also covers the early nineteenthcentury considerations of the costs and benefits of colonization, the development of conquest as the century progressed, with special attention to technology, legislation, empire, religion, racism, and violence, through such unusual documents as Cecil Rhodes's will and a chart of the costs of African animals exported to Western zoos.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Africa and the West: A Documentary History'? A: The book focuses on the historical relationship between Africa and the West, presenting a variety of primary sources that illustrate key events from colonialism to independence.
- Q: Who is the author of this documentary history? A: The author of 'Africa and the West: A Documentary History' is William H. Worger.
- Q: What topics are covered in Volume 2 of this book? A: Volume 2 covers the period from colonialism to independence, exploring various aspects of Africa's history in relation to Western powers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 302 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 2, 2010.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book includes primary sources that have not been widely published, making it a valuable resource for students studying African history.
- Q: Does this book include any rare documents? A: Yes, it features primary sources, including rare documents related to the Atlantic slave trade and European conquest.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the second edition of 'Africa and the West: A Documentary History'.