The Last Frontier the White Man's War for Civilization in Africa

by E. Alexander Powell

Book Overview

""The Last Frontier: The White Man's War for Civilization in Africa"" by E. Alexander Powell is a historical account of European imperialism in Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the motivations and justifications behind European colonization and the subsequent exploitation of African resources and labor. Powell examines the impact of colonialism on African societies, cultures, and economies, and the resistance movements that arose in response. The book also delves into the geopolitical rivalries between European powers in Africa and the role of African leaders in the struggle for independence. Through a combination of primary sources and personal observations, Powell offers a comprehensive overview of the complex and often violent history of European colonization in Africa.1919. With sixteen full-page illustrations and map. Contents: The Third Empire; The Passing of the Peacock�������s Tail; Sirens of the Sands; The Italian White Man�������s Burden; The Land of Before-and-After; In Zanzibar; The Spiked Helmet in Africa; All Aboard for Cape Town ; The Country of Big Things; and The Forgotten Isles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162803827
• ISBN13: 9781162803821
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"