The Scramble for Africa

Nonfiction, History, Africa, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book The Scramble for Africa by M. E. Chamberlain, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: M. E. Chamberlain ISBN: 9781317862543
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 14, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: M. E. Chamberlain
ISBN: 9781317862543
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 14, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In 1870 barely one tenth of Africa was under European control. By 1914 only about one tenth – Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Liberia – was not. This book offers a clear and concise account of the ‘scramble’ or ‘race’ for Africa, the period of around 20 years during which European powers carved up the continent with little or no consultation of its inhabitants.

In her classic overview, M.E. Chamberlain:

  • Contrasts the Victorian image of Africa with what we now know of African civilisation and history
  • Examines in detail case histories from Egypt to Zimbabwe
  • Argues that the history and background of Africa are as important as European politics and diplomacy in understanding the 'scramble'
  • Considers the historiography of the topic, taking into account Marxist and anti-Marxist, financial, economic, political and strategic theories of European imperialism

This indispensible introduction, now in a fully updated third edition, provides the most accessible survey of the ‘scramble for Africa’ currently available. The new edition includes primary source material unpublished elsewhere, new illustrations and additional pedagogical features. It is the perfect starting point for any study of this period in African history.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In 1870 barely one tenth of Africa was under European control. By 1914 only about one tenth – Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Liberia – was not. This book offers a clear and concise account of the ‘scramble’ or ‘race’ for Africa, the period of around 20 years during which European powers carved up the continent with little or no consultation of its inhabitants.

In her classic overview, M.E. Chamberlain:

This indispensible introduction, now in a fully updated third edition, provides the most accessible survey of the ‘scramble for Africa’ currently available. The new edition includes primary source material unpublished elsewhere, new illustrations and additional pedagogical features. It is the perfect starting point for any study of this period in African history.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Impact of China's 1989 Tiananmen Massacre by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Women, Religion and the Body in South Asia by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Rethinking Hobbes and Kant by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book On Obama by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Coaching in Depth by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Introduction to Bilingualism by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book The Politics of Environment in Southeast Asia by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Japanese Labour and Management in Transition by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book British Politics and the Environment by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book China's Internal and International Migration by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Elements of Pure Economics by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Drugs, Crime and Public Health by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Homeland by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Disability and Social Work Education by M. E. Chamberlain
Cover of the book Because I Tell a Joke or Two by M. E. Chamberlain
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy