1884-1918

Describes the colonization of Africa in the late 19th and early 20th century by the five major European powers.

Provides an overview of developments in Africa between 1870 and 1900 from the point of view of the explorers, victims, and survivors. Includes 12 brief biographies.

In 1870 barely one tenth of African was under European control. By 1914 only about one tenth was not. This book contrasts the Victorian image of Africa with what we now know of African civilisation and history.