John Iliffe Reihenfolge der Bücher

Preface to the third edition; 1. The frontiersmen of mankind; 2. The emergence of food-producing communities; 3. The impact of metals; 4. Christianity and Islam; 5. Colonising society in Western Africa; 6. Colonising society in Eastern and Southern Africa; 7. The Atlantic slave trade; 8. Regional diversity in the nineteenth century; 9. Colonial invasion; 10. Colonial society and African nationalism; 11. Industrialisation and race in South Africa, 1886-1994; 12. Independent Africa, 1956-95; 13. Recovery?

Olusegun Obasanjo's life is a lens through which to view Nigeria's first fifty years of independence and African affairs. From soldier to statesman, he played pivotal roles in Nigeria's civil war and the return to civilian rule. His presidency (1999-2007) is reexamined in light of his complex legacy and controversies.

The book provides a groundbreaking exploration of the concept of honour in African history, highlighting its significance and influence across various cultures and societies. By examining historical events and figures, it reveals how honour shaped social structures, relationships, and conflicts throughout the continent. This scholarly work aims to fill a gap in historical narratives, offering readers a deeper understanding of African heritage and the complexities of its past.

Syntetická práce o dějinách Afriky od pravěku, přes koloniální období až po vznik samostatných národních států a současnou tvář kontinentu.

Afrika ist die Wiege der Menschheit. Doch eine Geschichte Afrikas von den Anfängen der Menschheit bis zum Ende der Apartheid war bislang nicht zu finden. John Iliffe, Afrikanist in Cambridge, England, hat sie geschrieben: umfassend, informationsreich und mit bestechendem Scharfsinn.