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The scramble for Africa, 1876-1912

by Thomas Pakenham

A comprehensive history of the rapid colonisation of Africa by European powers between 1880 and 1910. The study details how five nations partitioned the continent under the drives of commerce, Christianity, and civilisation.

Accession 11324 ISBN 9780947464479 Publisher Jonathan Ball Publishers
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