The Fate of Africa by Martin Meredith
Fifty years ago, as Europes colonial powers withdrew, Africa moved with enormous hope and fervor toward democracy and economic independence. Today, most African countries are effectively bankrupt, prone to civil strife, subject to dictatorial rule, weighed down by debt, and heavily dependent on Western assistance for survival. What went wrong? Focusing on the key personalities, events and themes of the independence era, Martin Merediths magisterial history seeks to explore and explain the myriad problems that Africa has faced in the past half-century, and faces still. Acclaimed by reviewers and readers from across the political spectrum, The Fate of Africa is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how it came to this - and what, if anything, is to be done.Martin Meredith is a journalist, biographer, and historian who specializes on Africa's recent history. Mandela, Mugabe, Diamonds, Gold, and War, Born in Africa, and The Destiny of Africa are among his past works. He currently resides near Oxford, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781586483982 |
| ISBN 10 | 1586483986 |
| Title | The Fate of Africa |
| Author | Martin Meredith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | PublicAffairs,U.S. |
| Year published | 2006-06-27 |
| Number of pages | 768 |
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