Making of Contemporary Africa: The Development of African Society Since 1800

Hardback

Main Details

Title Making of Contemporary Africa: The Development of African Society Since 1800
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bill Freund
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 223,Width 143
Category/GenreAfrican history
ISBN/Barcode 9780333698716
ClassificationsDewey:960
Audience
Undergraduate
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations bibliography, index

Publishing Details

Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date 29 May 1998
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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