Traces the historical, cultural, religious, and ethnic factors relating to Africa's civil wars including those in the Sudan, Liberia, and Sierra Leone; and examines how future civil wars can be avoided.
An authoritative account of the Somali region, its history and the story of the Islamic extremists operating there today cites the high human cost of the region's clan-based civil war while explaining how current activities are directly threatening world security.
Provides insight into the social revolution taking place in Africa in which indigenous inhabitants are reviving past cultural traditions, supporting economic independence, and sponsoring political reforms.
A biography of Nelson Mandela's life, from his idyllic childhood through his years of imprisonment to his triumphant election as president of South Africa.
Examines the roots of Africa's ancient kingdoms, the meanings of Africanism, revealing how culture justifies itself by history, how history influences culture, and how politics threads its way through both.
An examination of the agricultural and industrial products of the African countries. Uses photographs to convey visually the spirit of the African industries.
