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The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence. Martin Meredith

$123.70

SIMON & SCHUSTER

EAN: 9780857203885 SKU: IMUSTI-36542104 Category: Books

Africa is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa). Ever since the process of decolonialisation began in the mid-1950s, and arguably before, the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline. Constant war, improper use of natural resources and misappropriation of revenues and aid monies contribute to an impression of a continent beyond hope. How did we get here? What, if anything, is to be done? Weaving together the key stories and characters of the last fifty years into a stunningly compelling and coherent narrative, Martin Meredith has produced the definitive history of how European ideas of how to organise 10,000 different ethnic groups has led to what Tony Blair described as the ‘scar on the conscience of the world’. Authoritative, provocative and consistently fascinating, this is a major book on one of the most important issues facing the West today.

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PartNumber	36542104	Brand	imusti
Author	Martin Meredith	Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
NumberOfItems	1	Item Weight	1.41 Pounds
ItemDimensions	5.08 x 1.46 x 7.56Inches	binding	Paperback
Amazon Category	Books	ISBN	0857203886
ISBN	9780857203885	EAN	8601410486457
EAN	8601404239526	EAN	9780857203885

Weight	1.41 lbs

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