Fully revised and updated to include the major events that have taken place in South Africa, this book provides a reinterpretation of events in sub-Saharan Africa since the 18th century. The book also serves as an introduction to the history of modern Africa, incorporating into the text a critical appraisal of scholarship in recent years.
Author Biography
BILL FREUND is Professor of Economic History at the University of Natal in Durban.
Reviews
Review of first edition: 'A landmark in African historiography.' - Journal of African History
