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This is a genuinely comparative study of the different trajectories and experiences of independent African states. It addresses the differential legacies of British, French, Portuguese, Belgian and Spanish colonialism as well as the unique qualities of imperial Ethiopia and Liberia. Paul... read more

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First Sentence

Although this book is concerned with Africa since independence, there is a compelling case for adopting a somewhat longer-range perspective.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Paul Nugent (Author)

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  1. africa
  2. economics
  3. history 
 

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