MacKinnon and East Africa 1878-1895: A Study in the 'New Imperialism'

by John S. Galbraith

Book Overview

In the 1870s Britain dominated the coast of east Africa by informal influence exerted from Zanzibar through the renowned consul-general, Sir John Kirk. This unchallenged position ended with the decision of Bismarck to back Carl Peters in his treaty-making activities and the mainland opposite Zanzibar was partitioned in 1886 into British and German spheres. The British government was not willing to assume the responsibility and expense involved in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521101719
• ISBN13: 9780521101714
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"