Historical Problems of Imperial Africa

by Robert O. Collins (editor)

In a completely revised version of his "Problems" book (originally published in 1970), Professor Collins presents the most important issues in the study of colonial Africa such The Partition of Africa;Collaboration or Resistance to European Rule in Africa; Colonial Rule in Africa; Educating the African; Forging a National Identity; and, Exploitation or Development in Africa.

Genres: History, School

334 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

A specialist in the history of East Africa and Sudan, Robert O. Collins was Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he taught from 1965 to 1994.

Reviews

[Jodi Funk]

I wish that I had had more knowledge of African history when I started this collection. Truly, I think the arguments are well structured and thought-provoking; however, I feel that the arguments made were lost on me due to my lack of knowledge on the subject. Around half-way through this collection I started to read more about African history and found the content much more relatable. I will need to re-read it when I feel better versed in the topic.