A History Of Fifty Years Of Independence
A brilliant, sweeping history of post-colonial Africa, exploring the continent's troubled trajectory from the optimism of the independence era to the seemingly intractable problems - among the, constant war and genocide, famine, improper use of natural resources, and misappropriation of revenues and aid monies - it faces today. Authoritative, provocative and fascinating, this is a major history on one of the most important issues facing the West today.
