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by Martin Meredith


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The definitive story of African nations after they emerged from colonialism -- from Mugabe's doomed kleptocracy to Mandela's inspiring defeat of apartheid. The Fate of Africa has been hailed by reviewers as A masterpiece....The nonfiction book of the year (The New York Post); a magnificent achievement (Weekly Standard); a joy, (Wall Street Journal) and one of the decade's most important works on Africa (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Spanning the full breadth of the continent, from the bloody revolt in Algiers against the French to Zimbabwe's civil war, Martin Meredith's classic history focuses on the key personalities, events and themes of the independence era, and explains the myriad problems that Africa has faced in the past half-century. It covers recent events like the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the controversy over Western aid, the exploitation of Africa's resources, and the growing importance and influence of China.

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  • Title The Fate of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence
  • Author Martin Meredith
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Rev Upd
  • Pages 816
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher PublicAffairs
  • Date 2011-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781610390712 / 1610390717
  • Weight 1.85 lbs (0.84 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6 x 2.2 in (23.11 x 15.24 x 5.59 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 21st Century
    • Cultural Region: African
    • Cultural Region: Central Africa
    • Cultural Region: East Africa
    • Cultural Region: North Africa
    • Cultural Region: Southern Africa
    • Cultural Region: West Africa
  • Library of Congress subjects Africa - Economic conditions - 1960-, Africa - Politics and government - 1960-
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011456133
  • Dewey Decimal Code 960.32

About the author

Martin Meredith is a journalist, biographer, and historian who has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. His previous books include Mandela; Mugabe; Diamonds, Gold, and War; Born in Africa; and The Fate of Africa. He lives near Oxford, England.
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