The Decolonization Of Africa

<div>This bold popularizing synthesis presents a readily accessible introduction to one of the major themes of twentieth-century world history. Between 1922 when self-government was restored to Egypt and 1994 when nonracial democracy was achieved in South Africa 54 new nations were established in Africa. Written within the parameters of African history as opposed to imperial history this study charts the processes of nationalism liberation and independence that recast the political map of Africa in these years. Ranging from Algeria in the North where a French colonial government used armed force to combat Algerian aspirations to home-rule to the final overthrow of apartheid in the South this is an authoritative survey that will be welcomed by all students tackling this complex and challenging topic.</div>