Hot 'Cold War'

The USSR in Southern Africa

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

This book analyses the causes of armed conflicts in Southern Africa during the Cold War. It examines the influence of the various external forces in the region during this period and their relationship to local movements and governments. The book focuses on states experiencing violent internal conflict and foreign intervention, that is Angola, Mozambique, Namibia , South Africa and Zimbabwe. The author provides an unique history of the key part that the Soviet Union played in these developments. Spanning 30 years, the book explores how each country struggled for genuine independence against colonialism and apartheid and their place in the wider conflicts encompassed by the Cold War.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-10-20
Mått:135 x 215 x 20 mm
Vikt:423 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Förlag:Pluto Press
ISBN:9780745324722

Utforska kategorier

Afrikas historia inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

Vladimir Shubin is Principal Research Fellow of the Institute for African Studies in the Russian Academy of Sciences. He is the author of The Hot 'Cold War' (Pluto, 2008).

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'An illuminating, well researched and accessible account of the forces at work and the factors determining policies at particular times'

Innehållsförteckning

List of abbreviationsPart 1. Angola1. Armed struggle begins2. Zigzags of history3. From the Portuguese revolution to Angola's independence4. Second war of liberation5. Troubles againPart 2.6. 'General Konstantin'7. Cuito Cuanavale and after8. Moscow and FRELIMO.9. Transitional period.10. Independent Mozambique. Machel's death.Part 3. Zimbabwe. 11. ZAPU or ZANU?12. Patriotic Front13. Lancaster House14. Moscow and independent ZimbabwePart 4. Namibia15. SWANU or SWAPO?16. Co-operation broadens17. Armed struggle intesifies.18. SWAPO's victoryPart 5. Last but not least: South Africa19. ANC: co-operation begins20. Helping to return home.21. 'Rebuilding' or destroying? POSTSCRIPTSoviet personalitiesReferencesIndex

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