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The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence Book
'Meredith has given a spectacularly clear view of the African political jungle' – Spectator'This book is hard to beat... Elegantly written as well as unerringly accurate' – Financial TimesThe fortunes of Africa have changed dramatically since the independence era began in 1957. As Europe’s colonial powers withdrew, dozens of new states were born. Africa was a continent rich in mineral resources and its economic potential was immense. Yet, it soon struggled with corruption, violence and warfare, with few states managing to escape the downward spiral.So what went wrong? In this riveting and authoritative account, Martin Meredith examines the myriad problems that Africa has faced, focusing upon key personalities, events and themes of the independence era. He brings his … read more...
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