Wars Of Imperial Conquest In Africa, 1830-1914Routledge, 19 apr 2006 - 292 pagina's This work investigates the social, economic and political impact of the European colonial wars in Africa on both the victors and the vanquished. It examines the role of both the imperial powers and the African people who joined with or resisted them. Examining the experiences of Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Italy, it offers a comprehensive study of the military processes of conquest.; Adopting both indigenous and imperial perspectives, the author, explores how the historical memory of conquest and resistance has shaped the evolution of a modern African identity. It is aimed at students of imperial, commonwealth and military history, as well as African history. |
Inhoudsopgave
Lords of the land Africa on the eve of conquest | 1 |
Masters of the water the European invaders | 26 |
A shifting balance 183080 | 56 |
Flood tide 188098 | 113 |
Ominous portents 18981914 | 185 |
Legacies | 209 |
Notes | 220 |
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