The State of Africa by Martin Meredith
The revised and fully updated edition of the seminal, sweeping history of post-colonial Africa.
‘As a narrative of Africa’s political trajectory since independence, this book is hard to beat … Elegantly written as well as unerringly accurate’ * Financial Times *
‘Meredith is a sure guide to this colossal, sad story’
* Sunday Times *
'You cannot even begin to understand contemporary African politics if you have not read this fascinating book' -- Bob Geldof
'As a popular introduction to the subject it could hardly be bettered' -- Piers Brendon * Sunday Telegraph *
'A highly readable digest of half a century of woes in the cradle of mankind' * Economist *
'A brilliant and vitally important work for all who wish to understand Africa and its beleaguered people' * Booklist *
‘Meredith is a sure guide to this colossal, sad story’
* Sunday Times *
'You cannot even begin to understand contemporary African politics if you have not read this fascinating book' -- Bob Geldof
'As a popular introduction to the subject it could hardly be bettered' -- Piers Brendon * Sunday Telegraph *
'A highly readable digest of half a century of woes in the cradle of mankind' * Economist *
'A brilliant and vitally important work for all who wish to understand Africa and its beleaguered people' * Booklist *
Martin Meredith is a journalist, biographer and historian who has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. He is the author of many books about the continent, including The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence; Diamonds, Gold and War: The Making of South Africa; The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed and Endeavour; and Mandela: A Biography. He lives near Oxford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781471196416 |
| ISBN 10 | 1471196410 |
| Title | The State of Africa |
| Author | Martin Meredith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 784 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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