Overview

Originally published in 1929, this book was written to provide a historical summary of the way in which Britain's 'tropical African Empire' came into existence. Intended for the use of people in the Colonial Service, the text focuses mainly on discussing British interests in West and East Africa, although there are shorter sections on the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and African history more generally. A bibliography, statistical summary and maps of various regions are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on African history and British colonial history.

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Author:   Ifor L. Evans
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9781107425996

ISBN 10:   1107425999
Pages:   408
Publication Date:   21 August 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I. Outline of African History: 1. The dark continent; 2. Exploration and empire; Part II. West Africa: 3. The Gambia; 4. Sierra Leone; 5. European settlements on the Gold Coast, 1482-1872; 6. The Gold Coast, 1872-1927; 7. The beginnings of British influence in Nigeria; 8. The Royal Niger Company; 9. The formation of Southern Nigeria; 10. The making of Northern Nigeria; 11. The union of Nigeria; Part III. East Africa: 12. The advent of the British in Rhodesia; 13. Rhodesia under company rule; 14. Nyasaland; 15. Zanzibar; 16. Uganda and Kenya; 17. Tanganyika territory; Part IV. The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: 19. The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan; Statistical summary; Bibliographical note; Index.

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