The State of Africa
A History of the Continent Since Independence
$26.93
- Paperback
784 pages
- Release Date
2 June 2021
Summary
‘Meredith has given a spectacularly clear view of the African political jungle’ – Spectator
‘This book is hard to beat… Elegantly written as well as unerringly accurate’ – Financial Times
The fortunes of Africa have changed dramatically since the independence era began in 1957. As Europe’s colonial powers withdrew, dozens of new states were born. Africa was a continent rich in mineral resources and its economic potential was immense. Yet, it soon struggled wi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781471196416 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1471196410 |
| Author: | Martin Meredith |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 784 |
| Release Date: | 2 June 2021 |
| Weight: | 560g |
| Dimensions: | 49mm x 130mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
‘As a narrative of Africa’s political trajectory since independence, this book is hard to beat … Elegantly written as well as unerringly accurate’ * Financial Times *
‘Meredith is a sure guide to this colossal, sad story’
* Sunday Times *
‘You cannot even begin to understand contemporary African politics if you have not read this fascinating book’ – Bob Geldof
‘As a popular introduction to the subject it could hardly be bettered’ – Piers Brendon * Sunday Telegraph *
‘A highly readable digest of half a century of woes in the cradle of mankind’ * Economist *
‘A brilliant and vitally important work for all who wish to understand Africa and its beleaguered people’ * Booklist *
Martin Meredith
Martin Meredith is a journalist, biographer, and historian who has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. He is the author of numerous books about the continent, including:
- The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence
- Diamonds, Gold and War: The Making of South Africa
- The Fortunes of Africa: A 5000-Year History of Wealth, Greed and Endeavour
- Mandela: A Biography
He lives near Oxford.
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