African History Through Sources: Volume 1, Colonial Contexts and Everyday Experiences, C.1850-1946

by Nancy J. Jacobs

Book Overview

African History through Sources recounts the history of colonial Africa through more than 100 primary sources produced by a variety of actors: ordinary men and women, the educated elite, and colonial officials. Including official documents, as well as interviews, memoirs, lyrics, and photographs, the book balances coverage of the state and economy with attention to daily life, family life, and cultural change. Entries are drawn from all around sub-Saharan...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107679257
• ISBN13: 9781107679252
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"