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The Scramble for Africa
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The Scramble for Africa astonished everyone. In 1880, most of the continent was ruled by Africans and barely explored. By 1902, five European Powers (and one extraordinary individual) had seized almost the entire continent, creating 30 new colonies and protectorates. This land grab added 10 million...
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The extraordinary race for African territory that began in the 1880s and swept the political masters of Europe off their feet.
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The Scramble for Africa astonished everyone.
In 1880, most of the continent was ruled by Africans and barely explored. By 1902, five European Powers (and one extraordinary individual) had seized almost the entire continent, creating 30 new colonies and protectorates. This land grab added 10 million square miles of new territory and 110 million bewildered new subjects.
Thomas Pakenham's account of the conquest of Africa is recognised as one of the finest narrative histories of the last few decades.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399632447
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Illustration: 31
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 56.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 768
About the Author
Thomas Pakenham, the eldest son of Lord and Lady Longford, was educated at Ampleforth and Oxford. He divides his time between London and Ireland.
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