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Investigates development in British, French and Portuguese colonial Africa during the last decades of colonial rule -- .

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A new and timely introduction to water history in Africa.

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This race for colonies went hand in hand with a host of thrilling exploits and dramatic conflicts, of which Stanley's exploration of the Congo and Gordon's death in Khartoum are just two examples.

The partition of Africa was one of the most spectacular episodes in modern history.

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This race for colonies went hand in hand with a host of thrilling exploits and dramatic conflicts, of which Stanley's exploration of the Congo and Gordon's death in Khartoum are just two examples.

The partition of Africa was one of the most spectacular episodes in modern history.

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A study of education in South Africa. It begins with a look at the socioeconomic and political structure (dating back to 1658) that allowed for the use of education as a tool of hegemony and follows this with a critical analysis of the educational system - its goals, objectives and structure.

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Brings together information pertaining to the society, economy, and culture of a province important to understanding the entire eastern part of the later Roman Empire. This title focuses on Egypt from the accession of Diocletian in 284 to the middle of the fifth century.

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The obsession with anything and everything Egyptian has inspired many to dedicate their lives to the search for treasure in Egypt's sands. This work follows these real-life Indiana Joneses in their quest for the monuments, tombs, and artefacts that have unlocked many of secrets of this civilization.

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Analyzes the election reforms introduced in Nigeria since 2011 as well as their impact on the outcome of elections.

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This volume covers all aspects of the Boer War including its origins, military strategy and tactics, the main battles and sieges, the principal political and military figures, weaponry, and subjects such as the role of the railways, the treatment of the wounded, and the use of concentration camps.

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In this comprehensive narrative of the political and economic evolution of Africa, Robert I. Rotberg explains the critical events, players and policies in the continents tumultuous shift toward democracy.

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This is the first truly comprehensive guide to the monuments of this beautiful, culture-steeped country, as well as offering a literary companion to the land and history. It will become the classic reference guide to this haunting land.

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Looks at the attitudes of colonial officials in Africa who served between the end of the19th century and WWII, as well as what shaped such attitudes, including education and training, interrelationships, infrastructural change, and anti-colonial nationalism. -- .

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Chronicles the design of Dakar as a regional capital, and suggests a connection between the French colonial doctrines of assimilation and association and French colonial planning and architectural policies in sub-Saharan Africa. -- .

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An exploration of the dramatic experiences of Napoleon's Army of the Orient in Egypt and the Holy Land. The events of fighting the Mamelukes and Turks are covered in depth, detailing desert combat, siege warfare, cavalry skirmishes and the suppression of uprisings.

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From 1984 to 1991, Israel conducted a series of dramatic rescues, bringing thousands of Ethiopian Jews to the state of Israel.

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A study into the role played by food in the Italian Empires occupation of Ethiopia, exploring the workings of empire in the circulation of bodies, foodways, colonialism and resistance, as well as the decolonizing practices of indigenous foods.

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This book provides an overview of contemporary issues in Sudan, Africa's largest nation, examining the country's history and current scene to help readers develop a deeper understanding of how much Sudan matters in today's world.

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An unprecedented analysis of how the liberation from colonial rule has threatened the Maghreb region of Africa and created political and social challenges that puts global security at risk.

Northwestern Africa, known as the Maghreb, consists of Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.