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Volume VI of The Cambridge History of Africa covers the period 18701905, when the European powers (Britain, France, Germany, Portugal and Italy) divided the continent into colonial territories and vied with each other for control over vast tracts of land and valuable mineral resources. At the same time, it was a period during which much of Africa still had a history of its own. Colonial governments were very weak and could exist only by playing a large part both in opening up the continent to outside influences and in building larger political unities. The volume begins with a survey of the whole of Africa on the eve of the paper partition, and continues with nine regional surveys of events as they occured on the ground. Only in northern and southern Africa did these develop into classical colonial forms, with basis of outright conquest. Elsewhere, compromises emerged and most Africans were able to pursue the politics of survival. Partition was a process, not an event. The process was essentially one of modernisation in the face of outside challenge.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The Cambridge History of Africa (Volume 6)? A: The Cambridge History of Africa (Volume 6) focuses on the period from 1870 to 1905, detailing how European powers colonized Africa, while also exploring the continent's own history during this transformative time.
- Q: Who is the author of this volume? A: The author of The Cambridge History of Africa (Volume 6) is Roland Oliver.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages does this volume contain? A: The Cambridge History of Africa (Volume 6) contains a total of 974 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: This volume was published on September 27, 1985.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The Cambridge History of Africa (Volume 6) is in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in the book's production? A: The product details do not specify any particular material used in the book's production.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Africa.
- Q: What themes are explored in the regional surveys of this volume? A: The regional surveys in this volume explore the events occurring in Africa during the colonial period, highlighting both the colonial powers' actions and the responses of African societies.