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OverviewThis book looks at 55 years of independence, over eight decades of colonial rule, and earlier kingdoms and groups that shared the Congolese territory. This fourth edition highlights new developments and the increasing importance of the DRC in the Great Lakes Region and Africa, in particular, as well as its important role in the international environment.. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Emizet Francois KisanganiPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Edition: Fourth Edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 4.50cm , Length: 23.90cm Weight: 1.198kg ISBN: 9781442273153ISBN 10: 1442273151 Pages: 770 Publication Date: 18 November 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsEditor's Foreword Jon Woronoff Preface Acknowledgments Reader's Note Acronyms and Abbreviations Guide to Name Changes Maps Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Appendix A: Evolution of Congo Provinces Appendix B: Rulers of Congo, 1885-1960 Appendix C: Rulers of Congo, 1960-2015 Bibliography About the AuthorReviewsAs one has come to expect, there are extensive cross-reference and see also pointers that are so helpful. . . .This book is suitable for the reference collections of large academic and public libraries, and specialized collections.--American Reference Books Annual Author InformationEmizet Francois Kisangani is professor of political Science at Kansas State University. He has published three books on Congo and numerous articles and book chapters on Africa and Congo. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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