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  • ’Dignity of Labour’ for African Leaders
    Shoko Yamada
    From 1910 to the 1930s, educating Africans was a major preoccupation in the metropole and in the colonies of imperial Britain. This richly researched book untangles the discourse on education for African leaders, which involved diverse actors such as colonial officials, missionaries, European and American educationists or ideologues in Africa and diaspora. The analysis is prese...
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    46,77 €

  • Pan-Africanism and Education
    Kenneth J. King / Kenneth JKing
    This is an analysis of the complex links between Black America and Africa in the period of 1880 to 1945. It examines an extended white attempt to pattern politics and education in colonial Africa upon the example of the U.S. South. This export of United States race relations to Africa was resisted by Black intellectuals in the United States and many of the early nationalists in...
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    24,60 €

  • Freedom by a Thread
    Freedom by a Thread: The History of Quilombos in Brazil brings together some of the best scholars in the world working on the history of quilombos (maroon societies) in Brazil from a variety of perspectives and approaches. Over 40 percent of the total volume of captive Africans arrived in Brazil during a 400-year period of legal and contraband transatlantic slaving. If slavery ...
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    36,71 €

  • Conservation Song
    Wapulumuka Oliver Mulwafu
    Conservation Song explores ways in which colonial relations shaped meanings and conflicts over environmental control and management in Malawi. By focusing on soil conservation, which required an integrated approach to the use and management of such natural resources as land, water and forestry, it examines the origins and effects of policies and their legacies in the post-colon...
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    50,75 €

  • 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....
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    104,23 €

  • Scapegoats of the Empire
    George Witton
    According to persistent rumours, the Australian government suppressed the book because its untold story of a slice of colonial history was an embarrassment to the British Empire.  Opens a window on the Boer War, politics of the empire, and the life of enlisted soldiers of the time. George Witton’s Scapegoats of the Empire was published in 1907; however, only seven copies of th...
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    23,91 €

  • Tishio la Ukombozi
    Amrit Wilson / Ahmada Shafi Adam
    Tishio la Ukombozi examines the role of the Umma Party of Zanzibar and its leader in the turbulent years of the Zanzibar revolution of the 1960s that was perceived in those Cold War years as a threat to the interests of the US and Europe. Based on declassified US and British documents, in-depth interviews and information released by WikiLeaks, Amrit Wilson offers an insightful ...
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    16,00 €

  • Discovering South Africa
    William Jones
    Embark on a journey of awe and exploration with 'Discovering South Africa: A Comprehensive Travel Guide.' This meticulously crafted guide is your passport to the diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich heritage that define this captivating nation at the southern tip of the African continent.In this expertly written guide, every page unfolds a new chapter in your South Af...
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    13,14 €

  • Antiguo Egipto
    Ahoy Publications
    Descubra los misterios del antiguo Egipto con quinientos datos fascinantes.¿Está preparado para explorar y descubrir los secretos de una de las civilizaciones más fascinantes de la historia? Con 500 Datos Interesantes sobre el Antiguo Egipto, obtendrá una visión completa de esta antigua tierra, su cultura y algunas historias increíbles. Desde la época predinástica hasta la lleg...
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    11,13 €

  • Queen Amanirenas
    History Nerds
    In the heart of ancient Africa, a formidable queen emerged to defend her people and her kingdom against the encroaching Roman Empire. 'Queen Amanirenas' is a gripping short book that unveils the captivating story of one of history’s most remarkable and fearless female leaders.Amanirenas, the queen of the Kingdom of Kush in the 1st century BCE, was not your typical monarch. In a...
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    8,26 €

  • Temple in the Sand
    Marjorie Vernelle
    Seti I is most frequently known as the father of Ramesses II, but in fact, he was a great pharaoh himself, though with a relatively short reign of just eleven years. A great warrior king, a strategic thinker, and a man who knew the life of the ordinary people, he was an extraordinary ruler. His brand was excellence, and he used that in many forms to win his people to a king who...
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    15,90 €

  • Infrastructures of Migrant Labour in Colonial Ovamboland, 1915 to 1954
    Lovisa Nampala
    Most research on the migrant labour system in Namibia under South African colonial rule emphasises its dehumanising aspects. In a complete contrast, this study highlights the social and ritual resources that contract workers and their families in colonial Ovamboland mobilised to provide forms of support and connection across great distances and absences. Based on extensive oral...
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    39,72 €

  • The Early PHARAOHS
    Sahil Gosalia
    The Early Pharaohs: The Rise of Civilization Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey through the ancient world of Egypt with "The Early Pharaohs: The Rise of Civilization." From the legendary Narmer and the visionary Djoser to the groundbreaking Hatshepsut and the mighty Thutmose III, this meticulously researched book unveils the stories of Egypt’s earliest pharao...
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    20,86 €

  • Mesoamerican History & Mythology
    History Brought Alive
    The history of Mesoamerica is rich, complex, and filled with mystery But for too long it has been misrepresented, misunderstood, and overlooked.Embark on a Journey of Discovery through Mesoamerican History, Culture, Mythology, and Beyond But be warned, this book is not for the faint of heart. Inside you’ll gain insight into rituals, sacrifices, and societal structures that may ...
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    16,08 €

  • Les Voix qui Crient dans le Désert
    Ernest Psichari
    Après avoir longé la berge du Sénégal de Podor à Boghi, le Commissaire du Gouvernement en Mauritanie, que j’avais l’honneur d’accompagner, se prépara à quitter les rives du fleuve, pour s’enfoncer dans les immenses territoires dont il avait le commandement. Le 17 février 1910, au lever du jour, une petite caravane se mettait donc en route, après avoir dit adieu aux flots paisi...
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    12,86 €

  • South Sudan On The Brink
    Dr. Lako Jada Kwajok / White Magic Studios
    Do you want to know the unknown to the outside world and the untold about South Sudan? I guess so, but all in one book.South Sudan on the Brink is a bombshell that has landed on the political sphere in South Sudan. It’s captivating, informative and highly analytical. Its impact would reverberate through the South Sudanese political circles and among the populace for God knows h...
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    24,94 €

  • South Sudan On The Brink
    Dr. Lako Jada Kwajok
    Do you want to know the unknown to the outside world and the untold about South Sudan? I guess so, but all in one book.South Sudan on the Brink is a bombshell that has landed on the political sphere in South Sudan. It’s captivating, informative and highly analytical. Its impact would reverberate through the South Sudanese political circles and among the populace for God knows h...
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    32,20 €

  • Oil and Gas in Tanzania
    Sylvester Barongo
    Meet the Founder of Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) as he takes you on a journey through his career in the oil and gas sector, and how important events and wars in the industry impacted Tanzania in the 1970s. He describes the actual events on the field, the challenges faced from the founding of TPDC to the beginning of exploration in Tanzania, the global trans...
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    24,33 €

  • The Center Cannot Hold
    Jenna N. Hanchey
    In The Center Cannot Hold Jenna N. Hanchey examines the decolonial potential emerging from processes of ruination and collapse. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in rural Tanzania at an internationally funded NGO as it underwent dissolution, Hanchey traces the conflicts between local leadership and Western paternalism as well as the unstable subjectivity of Western volunteers-i...
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    34,27 €

  • The Center Cannot Hold
    Jenna N. Hanchey
    In The Center Cannot Hold Jenna N. Hanchey examines the decolonial potential emerging from processes of ruination and collapse. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in rural Tanzania at an internationally funded NGO as it underwent dissolution, Hanchey traces the conflicts between local leadership and Western paternalism as well as the unstable subjectivity of Western volunteers-i...
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    132,20 €

  • Our Bulawayo Scrapbook
    Robert S. Burrett
    Established in 1893, Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second largest city. it takes its name from the precolonial Ndebele settlement of Kobuluwayo which was captured by the forces of Cecil John Rhodes. Profusely illustrated, this book provides a general discussion of the historical development of the town and its various communities, and then goes on to discuss the unique structural feat...
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    62,39 €

  • African football migration
    Christian Ungruhe / James Esson / Paul Darby
    African football migration offers essential coverage of why and how African players have become actors in the global football industry. It reveals the meanings associated with migration in post-colonial Africa, and the implications of (im)mobility for the personal and professional life trajectories of youth and young men across the continent. ...
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    44,14 €

  • Germans in the Cameroons, 1884-1914
    Harry Rudolph Rudin
    This book looks at the German colonization of the Cameroons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, analyzing the motivations and strategies employed by the German government and their repercussions for the indigenous populations. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, Rudolph Harry Rudin sheds light on the complex dynamics of colonialism and its lasting impact o...
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    42,54 €

  • Germans in the Cameroons, 1884-1914
    Harry Rudolph Rudin
    This book looks at the German colonization of the Cameroons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, analyzing the motivations and strategies employed by the German government and their repercussions for the indigenous populations. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, Rudolph Harry Rudin sheds light on the complex dynamics of colonialism and its lasting impact o...
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    28,90 €

  • Lake Victoria and Riparian
    Charlotte Anyango Ong’ang’a / Obiero Ong’ang’a
    Dr. Obiero Ong’ang’a and Dr. Charlotte Anyango Ong’ang’a, a dynamic father-daughter duo, bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to their respective fields.Dr. Obiero Ong’ang’a, as the Founder and Executive Director of OSIENALA (Friends of Lake Victoria) and Radio Lake Victoria 92.1 FM, has dedicated his career to environmental conservation and community development. With his...
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    30,59 €

  • Peter Halket im Mashonalande
    Olive Schreiner
    „ Es war eine dunkle Nacht und von Osten her kam ein schneidend kalter Luftzug, der nicht stark genug war, das Feuer auszulöschen, welches sich der Reiter Peter Halket angezündet hatte, aber die Flamme doch ein wenig hin und her wehte. Er saß neben dem Feuer oben auf einem Koppje. Rings um ihn herrschte undurchdringliche Finsternis; nicht ein Stern war an der schwarzen Wölbung ...
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    10,91 €

  • Play the Game
    Nkozia X
    Play the Game: Hierarchical Assimilation’ explores how structures, systems, institutions, and governments, converge to manipulate the masses. The devastating results are the loss of autonomy, rights, and authority. This enlightening compendium discusses the weaponization of racism and class within the fabric of American institutions which perpetuates the legalized genocide of c...
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    86,81 €

  • The Unknown Horn of Africa
    F. L. (Frank Linsly) 1851-1890 James
    In this first-hand account of his travels in the Horn of Africa, F. L. James provides an engaging narrative of his journey from Berbera to the Leopard River. He shares his observations of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters along the way. A fascinating read for anyone interested in travel writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally importa...
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    37,38 €

  • Die Entdeckung Der Nilquellen, Volumes 1-2. ERSTER THEIL
    John Hanning Speke
    Dieses Buch ist die Geschichte einer der größten Entdeckungen in der Weltgeschichte, nämlich die Entdeckung der Nilquellen. John Hanning Speke erzählt, wie er und sein Begleiter die mächtigste Quelle Afrikas gefunden haben, indem sie durch unerforschtes Gelände gereist sind und gegen zahlreiche Widrigkeiten kämpften. Dieses Buch ist ein Muss für jeden, der sich für die Entdecke...
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    46,79 €

  • Africa in the Nineteenth Century
    Edgar Sanderson
    In this book, Edgar Sanderson provides an overview of the history and events in Africa during the nineteenth century. The book covers topics such as exploration, discovery, colonization, and trade. It also discusses the various kingdoms, empires, and peoples that inhabited Africa during this time period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and ...
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    39,55 €


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