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  • Lord Leverhulme's Ghosts

    Colonial Exploitation in the Congo

    by Jules Marchal ...
    Translated by Martin Thom ...
    The definitive account of exploitation in the Congo, introduced by Adam HochschildIn the early twentieth century, the worldwide rubber boom led British entrepreneur Lord Leverhulme to the Belgian Congo. Warmly welcomed by the murderous regime of King Leopold II, Leverhulme set up a private kingdom reliant on the horrific Belgian system of forced labour, a programme that reduced the population of ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

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    A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa

    by Adam Hochschild ...
    The 25th Anniversary Edition, with a foreword by Barbara Kingsolver"An enthralling story . . . A work of history that reads like a novel." — Christian Science Monitor“As Hochschild’s brilliant book demonstrates, the great Congo scandal prefigured our own times . . . This book must be read and reread.” — Los Angeles Times Book ReviewA National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist * A New Y... ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Congo

    The Epic History of a People

    by David Van Reybrouck ...
    "A magnificent, epic look at the history of the region. . . . A monumental contribution to the annals of Congo scholarship" ( Christian Science Monitor).The International BestsellerFrom the beginnings of the slave trade through colonization, the struggle for independence, Mobutu's brutal three decades of rule, and the civil war that has raged from 1996 to the present day, Congo: The Epic History ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A History of South Africa: Revised Edition

    by Leonard Thompson ...
    A leading scholar of South Africa provides a fresh and penetrating exploration of that country’s history, from the earliest known human inhabitation of the region to the present. Focusing primarily on the experiences of its black inhabitants, this richly illustrated book is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the historical patterns behind the conflicts that rage in this troubled ... Read more

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  • A Concise History of France

    by Roger Price ...
    Series series Cambridge Concise Histories
    This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive study of French history available ranging from the early middle ages to the present. Amongst its central themes are the relationships between state and society, the impact of war, competition for power, and the ways in which power has been used. Whilst taking full account of major figures such as Philip Augustus, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon and de ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • Apartheid In South Africa - Origins And Impact

    by Seth Asiedu Asante ...
    This book was first published in 1987 when South African Apartheid policy generated much public discussion all over the world. This book, “Apartheid in South Africa: Origins and Impact", is a book which can serve the dual purpose of informing the general reader, of the historical background to Apartheid; and of placing a textbook at the disposal of students preparing for various examinations on ... Read more

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  • A Short History of South Africa

    by Gail Nattrass ...
    South Africa is popularly perceived as the most influential nation in Africa – a gateway to an entire continent for finance, trade and politics, and a crucial mediator in its neighbours' affairs. On the other hand, post-Apartheid dreams of progress and reform have, in part, collapsed into a morass of corruption, unemployment and criminal violence.A Short History of South Africa is a brief, general ... Read more

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  • A Short History of South Africa

    by Gail Nattrass ...
    In A Short History of South Africa, Gail Nattrass, historian and educator, presents the reader with a brief, general account of South Africa's history, from the very beginning to the present day, from the first evidence of hominid existence, early settlement pre- and post-European arrival and the warfare through the 18th and 19th centuries that lead to the eventual establishment of modern South ... Read more

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  • The South African Story - 4th Edition

    by Ron McGregor ...
    Ron McGregor is a South African tour-guide and writer. This book - now in it's 4th edition - was written in response to popular demand for a book about South Africa that isn't too weighty or academic. Until recently, there was no such single book, so Ron sat down and wrote it. And, because it was written to entertain as much as to educate, he stuck to his raconteurial style. It's an easy read, but ... Read more

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  • A Concise History of South Africa

    by Robert Ross ...
    Series series Cambridge Concise Histories
    Lays emphasis on the continuing influence of the country's African heritage whilst also chronicling the processes of colonial conquest and of economic development stemming from the industrial revolution. This is followed by an analysis of the fundamental political changes South Africa has undergone, and a background for understanding those many things which have not changed. ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • Tafelberg Short: A chief is a chief by the grace of his people

    Once we had leaders

    by Max du Preez ...
    Series series Tafelberg Kort/Tafelberg Short
    South Africa suffers a crisis of leadership. Yet history offers many an example of spectacular, authentically African leaders, untouched by white influence. Max du Preez has unearthed new data on visionary leaders Maqoma, Mohlomi and especially Moshoeshoe, who founded a peaceful nation through persuasion and prosperity. Moshoeshoe, embracing diversity and new technologies, knew that nothing ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • African History through Sources: Volume 1, Colonial Contexts and Everyday Experiences, c.1850–1946

    by Nancy J. Jacobs ...
    African History through Sources recounts the history of colonial Africa through more than 100 primary sources produced by a variety of actors: ordinary men and women, the educated elite, and colonial officials. Including official documents, as well as interviews, memoirs, lyrics, and photographs, the book balances coverage of the state and economy with attention to daily life, family life, and ... Read more

    $35.99 CAD