Decolonization in Africa

by John D. Hargreaves

This work examines the causes and events which led to the rapid decolonization of Africa by the European governments after World War II, it considers the differing experience of decolonization across the continent, as well as the continuing influence of the former colonial powers.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

263 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

John Desmond Hargreaves was the Burnett-Fletcher Professor of History at the University of Aberdeen.