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Inside Africa
Book • 1955
Written in 1955, 'Inside Africa' is part of John Gunther's 'Inside' series.
The book is not merely a travelogue but a detailed description of Africa's history, politics, and social conditions at the time.
Gunther circumnavigated the entire continent, visiting 44 countries or political sub-divisions, and interviewed over 1,500 people, including prominent leaders such as Strijdom, Haile Selassie, Nasser, and Kenyatta.
The book captures the era of decolonization, the Algerian Crisis, the Mau Mau Rebellion, and the rise of apartheid, providing a unique perspective on the continent's transition from colonial rule to independence.
The book is not merely a travelogue but a detailed description of Africa's history, politics, and social conditions at the time.
Gunther circumnavigated the entire continent, visiting 44 countries or political sub-divisions, and interviewed over 1,500 people, including prominent leaders such as Strijdom, Haile Selassie, Nasser, and Kenyatta.
The book captures the era of decolonization, the Algerian Crisis, the Mau Mau Rebellion, and the rise of apartheid, providing a unique perspective on the continent's transition from colonial rule to independence.
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