Inicio > Humanidades > Historia > Historia regional y nacional > Historia de África > An Account of Travels Into the Interior of Southern Africa, in the Years 1797 and 1798
An Account of Travels Into the Interior of Southern Africa, in the Years 1797 and 1798

An Account of Travels Into the Interior of Southern Africa, in the Years 1797 and 1798

An Account of Travels Into the Interior of Southern Africa, in the Years 1797 and 1798

John Barrow

48,38 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Cambridge University Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Historia de África
ISBN:
9781108032780
48,38 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Donde los libros
  • Librería 7artes
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Sobre IBD

Artículos relacionados

  • Assassination of Herbert Chitepo
    Luise White
    On March 18, 1975, Herbert Chitepo, an African nationalist in exile and chairman of the war council that struggled to liberate Zimbabwe from white-ruled Rhodesia, was killed by a car bomb. Since then, there have been four confessions and at least as many accusations about who was responsible. In The Assassination of Herbert Chitepo, Luise White does not set out to resolve quest...
  • Kulubnarti I
    William Y. Adams / William YAdams
    Sudan Archaeological Research Society. Publication Number 18In 1998 and 1999 volumes II and III of the reports on the University of Kentucky excavations at Kulubnarti were published by the Sudan Archaeological Research Society as numbers 2 and 4 in its monograph series. Kulubnarti III was also available through British Archaeological Reports in its International Series no. 814....
    Disponible

    104,23 €

  • Life in Tanganyika in the Fifties
    Godfrey Mwakikagile
    Life in Tanganyika in the 1950s and a look at race relations between whites and black Africans and others in this East African country are some of the subjects covered in the book. It's full of human interest stories, including the author's. Born and brought up in Tanganyika, the author writes from personal experience. He also got the chance to ask many ex-Tanganyikans a numbe...
  • Africa at the End of the Twentieth Century
    Godfrey Mwakikagile
    The author looks at Africa at the end of the twentieth century and the challenges the continent faces in the twentieth-first in terms of development, governance and conflict resolution. The author also re-examines the concepts of sovereignty and the nation-state and their relevance to Africa and proposes restructuring the modern African state to reflect African realities and ...
  • Civil Wars in Rwanda and Burundi
    Godfrey Mwakikagile
    This is a historical survey and analysis of some of the bloodiest conflicts in modern times. The civil wars in Rwanda and Burundi, twin states in the Great Lakes region of East Africa, are often explained in simplistic terms even by some political pundits as mere tribal wars, rooted in anciet hatred, between the Hutu and the Tutsi. Ethnicity is indeed a factor. But of paramoun...
  • The Creole Elite and the Rise of Angolan Protonationalism
    Jacopo Corrado
    This book is about Angolan literature and culture. It investigates a segment of Angolan history and literature, with which even Portuguese-speaking readers are generally not familiar. Its main purpose is to define the features and the literary production of the so-called ’creole elite’, as well as its contribution to the early manifestations of dissatisfaction towards colonial ...
    Disponible

    124,04 €

Otros libros del autor

  • The Life, Voyages, and Exploits of Sir Francis Drake
    John Barrow
    A classic biography of the legendary English seafarer and privateer, this book covers Drake’s youthful adventures as a sailor, his daring raids against the Spanish Armada, and his circumnavigation of the globe. With first-hand accounts of many of Drake’s exploits, as well as insights into his personality and character, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in...
    Disponible

    39,48 €

  • Dictionarium Polygraphicum
    John Barrow
    First published in the 18th century, ’Dictionarium Polygraphicum’ is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the arts and sciences of the time. From architecture to engraving, mathematics to alchemy, this comprehensive volume covers it all. With over fifty intricate copper plate engravings, this book is both beautiful and informative.This work has been selected by scholars as b...
    Disponible

    44,17 €

  • Travels in China
    John Barrow
    In this captivating travelogue, John Barrow recounts his experiences traveling through China in the early 19th century. From his encounters with Chinese officials and people to his observations on the country’s culture and natural beauty, Barrow offers a vivid and insightful picture of China during a period of great change. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the ...
    Disponible

    46,20 €

  • The Life, Voyages, and Exploits of Admiral Sir Francis Drake, Knt
    John Barrow
    The Life, Voyages and Exploits of Admiral Sir Francis Drake, Knt. is a biography that tells the story of Sir Francis Drake’s life, voyages, and exploits. It includes numerous original letters from him and the Lord High Admiral to the Queen and great officers of state. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the British Navy and naval exploration.This wo...
    Disponible

    27,85 €

  • Voyages of Discovery and Research Within the Arctic Regions, From the Year L8l8 to the Present Time
    John Barrow
    John Barrow’s Voyages of Discovery and Research within the Arctic Regions is an engaging and detailed account of his travels through the remote, frigid landscapes of the Arctic. Barrow’s vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the challenges they faced make for a fascinating read. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history of exploration or Arctic ...
    Disponible

    29,68 €

  • Sketches of the Royal Society and Royal Society Club
    John Barrow
    This intriguing volume offers a series of portraits and anecdotes about the members of the Royal Society and the Royal Society Club in the early nineteenth century. The author’s lively style and deep knowledge of the personalities involved make for a fascinating read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civi...
    Disponible

    23,14 €