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Africa's struggle to survive

1993
Surveys the history and peoples of Africa and discusses the economic, political, and social developments that have arisen as that continent's countries struggle to survive. Uses photographs to convey visually the spirit of Africa's struggle to survive.

Africa from 1945

1987
Discusses, in text and illustrations, the history of Africa from the nineteenth century to the present with emphasis on the impact of colonialism, the struggle for independence, and the continent's uncertain future.

Democracy is in the streets

from Port Huron to the siege of Chicago
1987
Recreates the turbulent history of the people and ideas that shaped the New Left, and America, during the 1960s.

The open sore of a continent

a personal narrative of the Nigerian crisis
1996
The Nigerian author explores the history and future of his homeland and discusses the people, politics, and events that have led to Nigeria being under control of a military dictator and out of favor with the rest of the world.

Africa

dispatches from a fragile continent
1990

The African Union

2008
Provides an overview of the history of modern Africa, and discusses the formation, organization, and goals of the African Union, an organization of fifty-three African countries formed in 2002, primarily to promote economic prosperity and ensure the protection of human rights throughout the continent. Includes a calendar of African festivals, and other reference tools.

Nigeria

2004
Presents the natural environment and resources, people and culture, and business and economy of Nigeria, focusing on development and change in recent years.

Africa since 1940

the past of the present
2002

Half of a yellow sun

2007
Biafra's struggle to establish an independent republic in southeastern Nigeria during the late 1960's sets the stage for the story that portrays the lives of five people caught up in this tumultuous decade.

Civil wars in Africa

2007
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.

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