Africa since 1800

by Roland Anthony Oliver, Anthony Atmore

This history of modern Africa takes as its starting-point the year l800, because, although by that time the greater part of the interior of Africa had become known to the outside world, most of the initiatives for political and economic change still remained in the hands African rulers and their peoples. The book falls into three parts. The first describes the precolonial history of Africa, while the middle section deals thematically with partition and colonial rule. The third part deals with the emergence of the modern nation states of Africa and their history. Throughout the l90 years covered by the book, the authors are as concerned with the continuity of African history as with the changes which have taken place during this period. The new edition covers events up to the end of l99l and discusses the fresh perspectives brought about by the end of the Cold War.

Genres: History, Africa, Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1967

About the author

Roland Oliver was one of the founders of the academic study of African history in the West.

Reviews

[Mukisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love reading the book

[John E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written overview of the whole continent. Each chronological period is subdivided into North, West, Central, East, and South areas. Overall a good introduction to the rise and fall of European imperialism in Africa.

[(unknown) · Rating 3 out of 5]

whatever it was, it's not as important as Dr. Samatar's awesome griot stories.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference book but not something to relax by the fire and read. Buy it if you have an academic reason to purchase it but other than that, don't bother.