| Title | : | History of the Partition of Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Blake Carson |
| Release | : | 2025-02-17 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | African History, Books, History, Politics & Current Events, Political Science, Nonfiction, Social Science |
| Size | : | 315095 |
| How did the Partition of Africa shape the modern political and social boundaries of the continent? This book explores the Partition of Africa, which took place during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as European powers scrambled to divide the continent into colonies. It examines the motivations behind the colonization of Africa, including the quest for resources, territorial expansion, and the spread of European culture and Christianity. The narrative covers the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, where European powers formalized their claims to African territories, and the social, economic, and political consequences of European rule for African societies. By analyzing the lasting impact of the Partition, the book discusses how arbitrary borders, colonial exploitation, and cultural erasure have contributed to ongoing conflicts and challenges in post-colonial Africa. |
