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The Fate of Africa: A History of Fifty Years of Independence

Author Martin Meredith

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Publisher PublicAffairs

Category African History

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Fifty years ago, as Europe's colonial powers withdrew, Africa moved with enormous hope and fervor toward democracy and economic independence. Today, most African countries are effectively bankrupt, prone to civil strife, subject to dictatorial rule, weighed down by debt, and heavily dependent on Western assistance for survival. What went wrong? Focusing on the key personalities, events and themes of the independence era, Martin Meredith's magisterial history seeks to explore and explain the myriad problems that Africa has faced in the past half-century, and faces still. Acclaimed by reviewers and readers from across the political spectrum, The Fate of Africa is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how it came to this - and what, if anything, is to be done.

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Martin Meredith

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Release Date: 2006-06-26
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781586483982

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