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The Scramble for Africa
The White Man's Conquest of the Dark Continent from 1876 to 1912
Book • 1991
Thomas Pakenham's critically acclaimed work examines the rapid colonization of Africa by European powers, detailing the political maneuvers, military conflicts, and human atrocities that characterized this period.
The book highlights key events such as the Berlin Conference, the Boer War, and the brutal suppression of indigenous resistance, including the Herero genocide in German South West Africa.
Pakenham combines rigorous historical analysis with vivid storytelling to expose the greed and idealism that drove the 'scramble'.
The book highlights key events such as the Berlin Conference, the Boer War, and the brutal suppression of indigenous resistance, including the Herero genocide in German South West Africa.
Pakenham combines rigorous historical analysis with vivid storytelling to expose the greed and idealism that drove the 'scramble'.
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Padraig Carmody
#20 - Dr. Padraig Carmody - The New Scramble For Africa: The Economic History and Future Development of the Region
