Historical Dictionary Of Mozambique

Author : Colin Darch
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538111352

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Historical Dictionary of Mozambique by Colin Darch Pdf

The new edition of Historical Dictionary of Mozambique covers the Bantu expansion; the arrival of the Portuguese navigators and their str competition with local African power centers and coastal Arab-Swahili trading towns; the trade cycles of gold, ivory, and slaves; the establishment of the semi-Africanized prazos along the Zambezi Valley; “pacification” campaigns; and the period of Portuguese weakness in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when vast tracts of land were rented to concessionary companies. In the late colonial period the Salazar dictatorship tried to reassert Portuguese power, but after ten years of armed struggle for national liberation, Mozambique gained its independence in 1975. The book contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, 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 resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Mozambique.

Author : Mario Joaquim Azevedo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015022238615

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Historical Dictionary of Mozambique by Mario Joaquim Azevedo Pdf

Author : Mario Joaquim Azevedo,Emmanuel U. Nnadozie,Tombe Nhamitambo Mbuia-João
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111946997

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Historical Dictionary of Mozambique by Mario Joaquim Azevedo,Emmanuel U. Nnadozie,Tombe Nhamitambo Mbuia-João Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of Mozambique, Second Edition is a concise chronological analysis of the historical, socio-political, economic, and cultural issues Mozambique has faced as well as the personalities that have shaped its history from the earliest times to the present.

Author : Colin Darch,Amélia Neves de Souto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Mozambique
ISBN : 0796926026

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A Dictionary of Mozambican History and Society by Colin Darch,Amélia Neves de Souto Pdf

"This book, now co-authored with Mozambican scholar Amélia Neves de Souto, is based on Colin Darch’s Historical Dictionary of Mozambique (2019), with new entries, updated information, and the correction of some minor errors of fact and interpretation. Written primarily for a South African readership, the revised edition aims to make information on Mozambique easily available and affordable for readers interested in the history of one of South Africa's closest neighbours. Over several centuries, relations between the two emerging territories have been complex and sometimes troubled, and although the economies of the two countries have for many years been interdependent, the simple fact that Mozambique is officially a Portuguese-speaking country has acted as a barrier to understanding. The emphasis is on contemporary history and society from the middle of the twentieth century onwards, with perhaps one-third of the entries dealing with topics and personalities from that period. However, the dictionary includes multiple entries covering the period before the arrival of the Portuguese in the late fifteenth century, as well as on the five centuries of their often precarious presence in Mozambique."--

Author : Christopher Saunders,Peter Limb
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538130261

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Historical Dictionary of South Africa by Christopher Saunders,Peter Limb Pdf

As the most influential and powerful country on the entire continent of Africa, an understanding of South Africa’s past and its present trends is crucial in appreciating where South Africans are going to, and from where they have come. South Africa changed dramatically in 1994 when apartheid was dismantled, and it became a democratic state. Since 2000, when the previous edition appeared, further big changes occurred, with the rise of new political leaders and of a new black middle class. There were also serious problems in governance, in public health, and the economy, but with a remarkable popular resilience too. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of South Africa contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about South Africa.

Author : John Frank Clark,Samuel Decalo
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810849198

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Historical Dictionary of Republic of the Congo by John Frank Clark,Samuel Decalo Pdf

Previously published as: Historical dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo / by Emizet Franocois Kisangani and F. Scott Bobb. 2010.

Author : Phyllis M. Martin
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015032386875

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Historical Dictionary of Angola by Phyllis M. Martin Pdf

Historical dictionary and bibliography of Angola - presents biographycal and physical geographycal descriptions, covers political development, agricultural products, trade, principal exports, etc., And includes a chronology of events (1483-1979). Maps.

Author : Bizeck Jube Phiri,Thokozile Shaba
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538146026

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Historical Dictionary of Zambia by Bizeck Jube Phiri,Thokozile Shaba Pdf

Zambia is a nation with a long record of peace, that has enjoyed decades of constitutional rule, and even, in recent years, an increasingly competitive democracy. Peace, constitutionalism, democracy, and nationhood face constant challenges, such as in the elections of 2006 when the ugly language of ethnic confrontation found renewed currency. Moreover, Zambia's economic record and prospects are less equivocal: after over four decades, per capita incomes are lower than they were at the dawn of independence. Historical Dictionary of Zambia, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Zambia.

Author : Max Liniger-Goumaz
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,7 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

Author : Owen J. M. Kalinga
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810859616

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Historical Dictionary of Malawi by Owen J. M. Kalinga Pdf

Malawi, established as the British protectorate of Nyasaland in 1891, gained its independence in 1964 and moved immediately into three decades of one-party rule. Since the mid-1990s, however, the country has held multi-party elections, as directed by its constitution, and President Bingu wa Mutharika is currently serving his second term. The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Malawi, now newly expanded and updated, covers a wide range of areas in Malawi history, including the rise and fall of state systems, religious and socio-political movements, the economy, environment, transportation, war, disease, and natural sciences. Author Owen J. M. Kalinga charts developments from pre-history to the post-Banda Malawi, from Tom Bokwito to James Sangala, and from the UMCA mission at Magomero to the second term of Bingu wa Mutharika's presidency, paying particular attention to the individuals, groups, communities, and forces that have molded this South African country. The dictionary itself contains over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on crucial aspects of Malawi history, and it is the most extensive single-volume reference work on Malawi available. In addition to the dictionary entries, Kalinga provides a chronology containing important dates and events and an informative bibliographical section organized by subject. The final part of the bibliography gives the reader a list of current and obsolete newspapers and periodicals related to Malawi, an ideal resource for further research. This newly updated edition is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Malawi.

Author : Kathleen Sheldon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442262935

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Historical Dictionary of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa by Kathleen Sheldon Pdf

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and a bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on individual African women in history, politics, religion, and the arts; on important events, organizations, and publications.

Author : Susan Herlin Broadhead
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001713408

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Historical Dictionary of Angola by Susan Herlin Broadhead Pdf

Although this Dictionary builds on Phyllis Martin's excellent first edition (Scarecrow, 1980), it is in many respects a new edition, reorganized, expanded, and updated. Includes a comprehensive introduction to the history of Angola; a detailed chronology, double-page maps and charts. ... extremely useful.... Greatly expanded and revised... reflecting the profound changes which have affected Angola... an invaluable introduction and guide.... --Jill R. Dias, JOURNAL OF AFRICAN HISTORY ... useful introduction, good maps, currency.... copious cross-references, and an excellent bibliography. --ARBA

Author : Peter Karibe Mendy,Richard A. Lobban, Jr.
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810880276

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Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau by Peter Karibe Mendy,Richard A. Lobban, Jr. Pdf

Guinea-Bissau is a small country in West Africa, and yet it managed to wrest its independence from Portugal back in 1973, at the cost of a long and bitter struggle against seemingly implacable odds. This was a time to be proud of, and there was also a moment about two decades ago, when it looked like a trendsetter for democracy. Since then things have gone seriously wrong, with a collapsing infrastructure, a dilapidated economy and a political stage prone to military coups d’etats. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Guinea-Bissau tells the long and sometimes unpleasant story. However, like all the country historical dictionaries, it tells it several times and in several ways. First, the chronology traces the history of what became Guinea-Bissau, and this over a period of centuries and not just decades. Then the introduction recounts that history again, providing more insight and understanding, and conveys a good idea of how things are going now. The details follow in the dictionary section with entries on important persons, places, institutions, and events among other things. And the bibliography points to further reading.

Author : W. Martin James
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810874589

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Historical Dictionary of Angola by W. Martin James Pdf

The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Angola is a thorough examination of Angola. It includes a chronology, bibliography, maps, appendixes, and over 600 cross referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Angola.

Author : Richard Bradshaw,Juan Fandos-Rius
Publisher : Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Central African Republic
ISBN : 0810879913

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Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic by Richard Bradshaw,Juan Fandos-Rius Pdf

The Central African Republic (CAR) came into existence on 1 December 1958 as a semi-autonomous member state of the Communaut (French Community), meaning that France still controlled its currency, defense, foreign affairs and national security. The history of the CAR can be interpreted in radically different ways. One the one hand the people of Central Africa have suffered enormously at the hands of slave traders, concessionary companies, French colonialists and African rulers, and their country remains largely 'undeveloped.' On the other most Central Africans have retained free use of land on which they grow crops and from which they extract numerous valuable resources. Their way of life is in the long run perhaps more sustainable than those of the 'experts' who come to assist them. The theme of essential continuity in the history of the CAR is as important, if not more important in the long run, than the themes of violent change, exploitation, and enduring dependence. Deep roots of continuity provide a surprising stability in the face of dramatic and often very painful change on the surface. The Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1200 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 the Central African Republic.