Historical Dictionary Of Mauritania

Author : Anthony G. Pazzanita
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810862654

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Historical Dictionary of Mauritania by Anthony G. Pazzanita Pdf

Mauritania is bordered by Senegal in the south, Mali in the east, Algeria in the far northeast, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the north. Comprised mostly of vast stretches of desert, this young country has escaped the ravages of the violent interstate and civil conflicts that have so bedeviled Africa. Mauritanian society possesses ancient antecedents and a universal religious faith that has been practiced over several centuries. These characteristics have given the country a sometimes fragile but relatively resilient sense of national identity, which has survived into the 21st century in the face of powerful political, regional, ethnic/racial, and tribal rivalries since its independence in 1960. An economy largely centered on the export of raw materials, a weak agricultural sector, and a harsh climate in most areas further add to the challenges confronting all Mauritanians. The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Mauritania_through its chronology, introductory essay, maps, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, institutions, and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects_provides an important reference on Mauritania.

Author : Alfred G. Gerteiny
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015051888405

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Historical Dictionary of Mauritania by Alfred G. Gerteiny Pdf

Author : Anthony G. Pazzanita,Tony Hodges
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015032974456

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Historical Dictionary of Western Sahara by Anthony G. Pazzanita,Tony Hodges Pdf

A comprehensive history of Western Sahara--an arid land bordering Morocco in the north, Algeria in the northeast, Mauritania in the east and the south, and the Atlantic coastline in the west--bitterly contested since 1975 by Morocco and the guerrillas of the Polisario Front. This edition of the Dictionary updates and supplements the first edition of 1982. Some 700 alphabetical entries range from major personalities, political movements, wars, and treaties to places, ethnic groups, and economic resources, with extensive entries on the OAU and the UN. Includes an introduction, map, detailed chronology, chart of tribal and ethnic groups, and heavily augmented bibliography. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Daoud Aboubaker Alwan,Yohanis Mibrathu
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0810838737

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Historical Dictionary of Djibouti by Daoud Aboubaker Alwan,Yohanis Mibrathu Pdf

Established as a country a little more than a century ago, born as an independent republic in June 1977, Djibouti is among the youngest as well as the smallest states in Africa. Yet its strategic location at the crossroads of the maritime trade routes between Africa, Asia and Europe turned this tiny spot on the world map into a vital player in twentieth century geopolitics. This historical dictionary has been conceived not as a history book but as a reading grid for the major historical items that are still molding the country's social, political and economic life.

Author : Pascal James Imperato,Gavin H. Imperato
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810864023

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Historical Dictionary of Mali by Pascal James Imperato,Gavin H. Imperato Pdf

Mali is currently the seventh largest country in Africa. It shares borders with Mauritania and Senegal in the west, Algeria in the north, Guinea and Ivory Coast in the south, and Burkina Faso and Niger in the east. After decades of dictatorship, in 1992, a new democratic constitution was adopted and today Mali is one of the most politically and socially stable countries in Africa. While Mali still has a long way to go with their economy_they are considered to be among the 10 poorest countries in the world_they continue to make progress and their increase in cereal and gold production are steps in the right direction. The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Mali, through its chronology, bibliography, introductory essay, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects, provides an important reference on this African country.

Author : Thomas O'Toole,Janice E. Baker
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-03-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810865457

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Historical Dictionary of Guinea by Thomas O'Toole,Janice E. Baker Pdf

Thoroughly updated and extensively revised, this 4th edition provides a very solid and substantial guide to a better understanding of this richly endowed but poorly understood nation. Students and others seeking information about the country will find an introductory narrative accounting of Guinea's political and economic history, a chronology that spans the earliest known history of the area to the present day Republic of Guinea, 400 dictionary entries covering the personalities and events that made contemporary Guinea, and an extensive bibliography of current publications.

Author : Andrew Francis Clark,Lucie Colvin Phillips
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009753463

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Historical Dictionary of Senegal by Andrew Francis Clark,Lucie Colvin Phillips Pdf

Author : Aomar Boum,Thomas K. Park
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 1003 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442262973

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Historical Dictionary of Morocco by Aomar Boum,Thomas K. Park Pdf

A historical reference work on Morocco must take as its subject al-maghrib al-aqsa (the far west) as the Arabic scholars have generally referred to the approximate region of present-day Morocco, roughly the north-west corner of Africa but at times including much of the Iberian peninsula, because the modern nation-state is a relatively recent creation owing much to events in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. External influences on Morocco tend to come across the narrow straits of Gibraltar to the north, from the east along the Mediterranean litoral, or up from the Sahara. In each case, access is constrained by geography and continued control from outside the region has been difficult to manage over the long term. Although many of the dynasties that came to power in Morocco conquered much broader regions, history and topology have so conspired that there is still more coherence to an historical focus on al-maghrib al-aqsa than is the case for most modern nation-states. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Morocco contains a chronology, an introduction, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Morocco.

Author : Pierre Kalck
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0810849135

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Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic by Pierre Kalck Pdf

Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic, Third Edition, fills the gap in the literature about a country for which very little information exists in English, covering events that have taken place since the publication of the last edition in 1992. Substantial new material covers the persons, events, institutions, and parties that have played a significant role in the history of the Central African Republic. A list of acronyms and abbreviations, an extensive chronology, and an introductory essay complement the more than 800 dictionary entries. The bibliography profiles the available literature, and provides numerous journal articles and websites as sources of current events and developments.

Author : Pascal James Imperato
Publisher : African Historical Dictionarie
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019183180

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Historical Dictionary of Mali by Pascal James Imperato Pdf

Imperato, drawing upon recent scholarship, expands his coverage of pre-colonial Malian history. This edition contains a detailed and up-to-date chronology of Malian history, a dozen tables, six detailed maps, a list of abbreviations and acronyms, and an extensive cross-referenced dictionary. The extensive dictionary is inclusive...scholars of Africa should find this much expanded edition useful and easy to use. --ARBA Excellent introduction to the history of Mali... --AFRIQUE CONTEMPORAINE

Author : Hsain Ilahiane
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810864900

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Historical Dictionary of the Berbers (Imazighen) by Hsain Ilahiane Pdf

Through the use of maps, a list of acronyms, a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, places, events, institutions, and aspects of culture, society, economy and politics_past and present_the Historical Dictionary of the Berbers (Imazighen) provides necessary information on this under-studied group of people.

Author : Phillip C. Naylor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810879195

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Historical Dictionary of Algeria by Phillip C. Naylor Pdf

Algeria’s strategic regional and global importance continues to grow. Its hydrocarbon wealth, namely natural gas and oil, is impressive and its receipts are crucial to the national economy. The European Union is a particularly valued hydrocarbon importer and overall commercial partner. The bilateral relationship with France remains problematic and paradoxical. Algeria has demanded an apology for the imposition of colonialism; but it also recognizes the importance of France economically, politically, and militarily, e.g., the unrest in the Sahel (notably Mali). Furthermore, Algeria continues to recover from its recent, tragic civil strife characterized by terrorism and extremism. Its uncertain future, given its ageing leadership, rentier economy, and frustrated youth, is a critical concern. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Algeria covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Algeria.

Author : Mathieu Guidère
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781538106709

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Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism by Mathieu Guidère Pdf

After the rise of the Islamic State in the Middle East and the new geopolitical landscape in this region, it is essential for the modern reader to understand the history that has allowed for and influenced these types of Islamic groups to form. Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism acts as a didactic resource that explains, from the Islamic perspective, the historical importance of the Islamic fundamentalist world. This dictionary provides a comprehensive and thorough analysis of various groups, events, movements, key figures, and dogmas that have influenced contemporary Islamic fundamentalism. A chronology spanning 600 years, graphs of complex Islamic group associations and alliances, and an Arabic-to-English glossary have all been included to facilitate a complete understanding of the nuances and generalities that have shaped this movement. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism also contains an introduction, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and more than 700 cross-referenced entries on ideologies, people, events, and movements of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Author : Emizet Francois Kisangani,Scott F. Bobb
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810863255

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Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Emizet Francois Kisangani,Scott F. Bobb Pdf

The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo looks back at the nearly 48 years of independence, over a century of colonial rule, and even earlier kingdoms and groups that shared the territory. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on civil wars, mutinies, notable people, places, events, and cultural practices.

Author : Max Liniger-Goumaz
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015078238253

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Historical Dictionary of Equatorial Guinea by Max Liniger-Goumaz Pdf

Revised and enlarged edition of a general work which provides hard-to-find information on leading persons, places, events, political parties, and liberation movements before and after independence. Historical entries go from prehistory to the beginning of 1988; with bibliography, chronology, and a l