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26 produkter
Short History of Modern Angola
Häftad, 2015
307 kr
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This book begins in 1820 with the Portuguese attempt to create a third, African, empire after the virtual loss of Asia and America. In the nineteenth century the most valuable resource extracted from Angola was agricultural labour, first as privately owned slaves and later as conscript workers. The …
A Concise History of Portugal
Häftad, 2018
376 kr
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This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It remains the standard single-volume work on Portugal, studying the effects of …
Kwame Nkrumah
The Father of African Nationalism
Häftad, 1998
218 kr
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The first African statesman to achieve world recognition was Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972), who became president of the new Republic of Ghana in 1960. He campaigned ceaselessly for African solidarity and for the liberation of southern Africa from white settler rule. His greatest achievement was to win …
Short History of Modern Angola
E-bok, 2016
388 kr
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This history by celebrated Africanist David Birmingham begins in 1820 with the Portuguese attempt to create a third, African, empire after the virtual loss of Asia and America. In the nineteenth century the most valuable resource extracted from Angola was agricultural labor, first as privately …
Short History of Modern Angola
E-bok, 2016
397 kr
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This history by celebrated Africanist David Birmingham begins in 1820 with the Portuguese attempt to create a third, African, empire after the virtual loss of Asia and America. In the nineteenth century the most valuable resource extracted from Angola was agricultural labor, first as privately …
History of Postcolonial Lusophone Africa
Av Patrick Chabal, David Birmingham m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
297 kr
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" . . . useful, timely, and important . . . a good and informative book on the Lusophone countries, Portuguese colonialism, and postcolonial influences." —Phyllis Martin, Indiana University"This book, produced by the obvious—and distinguished—corps of country specialists . . . fills a real gap in …
Trade and Empire in the Atlantic 1400-1600
Häftad, 2000
634 kr
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Trade and Empire in the Atlantic 1400-1600 provides an accessible and concise introduction to European expansion overseas during the early modern period. It explains why and how seafarers visited the Caribbean, South America and Africa, and looks at the history of the communities that lived around …
Trade and Empire in the Atlantic 1400-1600
Inbunden, 2000
2515 kr
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Trade and Empire in the Atlantic 1400-1600 provides an accessible and concise introduction to European expansion overseas during the early modern period. It explains why and how seafarers visited the Caribbean, South America and Africa, and looks at the history of the communities that lived around …
Central Africa to 1870
Zambezia, Zaire and the South Atlantic
Häftad, 1982
619 kr
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The complete Cambridge History of Africa was intended to present the most comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of historical development on the African continent. Central Africa to 1870: Zambezia, Zaïre and the South Atlantic consists of chapters written for the History by David Birmingham. They …
Switzerland
A Village History
Häftad, 2004
297 kr
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Switzerland: A Village History is an account of an Alpine village that illuminates the broader history of Switzerland and its rural, local underpinnings. It begins with the colonization of the Alps by Romanized Celtic peoples who came from the plain to clear the wilderness, establish a tiny …
Portugal and Africa
Häftad, 2004
318 kr
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Portugal was the first European nation to assert itself aggressively in African affairs. David Birmingham's Portugal and Africa, a collection of uniquely accessible historical essays, surveys this colonial encounter from its earliest roots. The Portuguese established sugar plantations on Africa's …
Empire in Africa
Angola and Its Neighbors
Häftad, 2006
325 kr
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The dark years of European fascism left their indelible mark on Africa. As late as the 1970s, Angola was still ruled by white autocrats, whose dictatorship was eventually overthrown by black nationalists who had never experienced either the rule of law or participatory democracy.Empire in Africa …
Empire in Africa
Angola and Its Neighbors
E-bok, 2006
517 kr
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The dark years of European fascism left their indelible mark on Africa. As late as the 1970s, Angola was still ruled by white autocrats, whose dictatorship was eventually overthrown by black nationalists who had never experienced either the rule of law or participatory democracy.Empire in Africa …
Concise History of Portugal
E-bok, 2018
403 kr
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This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It remains the standard single-volume work on Portugal, studying the effects of …
Concise History of Portugal
E-bok, 2018
403 kr
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This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It remains the standard single-volume work on Portugal, studying the effects of …
A Concise History of Portugal
Inbunden, 2018
1341 kr
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This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It remains the standard single-volume work on Portugal, studying the effects of …
Trade and Empire in the Atlantic 1400-1600
E-bok, 2002
750 kr
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Trade and Empire in the Atlantic 1400-1600 provides an accessible and concise introduction to European expansion overseas during the early modern period. It explains why and how seafarers visited the Caribbean, South America and Africa, and looks at the history of the communities that lived around …
Decolonization Of Africa
E-bok, 2008
785 kr
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This bold, popularizing synthesis presents a readily accessible introduction to one of the major themes of the twentieth-century world history. Between 1922, when self-government was restored to Egypt, and 1994, when non-racial democracy was achieved in South Africa, no less than 54 new nations …
Decolonization Of Africa
E-bok, 2008
785 kr
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This bold, popularizing synthesis presents a readily accessible introduction to one of the major themes of the twentieth-century world history. Between 1922, when self-government was restored to Egypt, and 1994, when non-racial democracy was achieved in South Africa, no less than 54 new nations …
Decolonization Of Africa
Inbunden, 2020
2590 kr
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This bold, popularizing synthesis presents a readily accessible introduction to one of the major themes of the twentieth-century world history. Between 1922, when self-government was restored to Egypt, and 1994, when non-racial democracy was achieved in South Africa, no less than 54 new nations …
Concise History of Portugal
E-bok, 2003
326 kr
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This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and to its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. The book studies the effects of the vast wealth mined from Portuguese Brazil, …
Software Development on a Leash
Av Valerie Haynes Perry, David Birmingham
E-bok, 2002
521 kr
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Software Development on a Leash is designed as a roadmap for experienced developers and architects who are interested in implementing a turbocharged software development process that encourages reuse and innovation. Author David Birmingham ''s products have been successfully deployed in a variety …
Decolonization Of Africa
Häftad, 1995
668 kr
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This bold, popularizing synthesis presents a readily accessible introduction to one of the major themes of the twentieth-century world history. Between 1922, when self-government was restored to Egypt, and 1994, when non-racial democracy was achieved in South Africa, no less than 54 new nations …
Software Development on a Leash
Av David Birmingham, Valerie Haynes Perry
Häftad, 2002
316 kr
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Software Development on a Leash is designed as a roadmap for experienced developers and architects who are interested in implementing a turbocharged software development process that encourages reuse and innovation. Author David Birmingham's products have been successfully deployed in a variety of …
Short History of Modern Angola
Inbunden, 2015
696 kr
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This book begins in 1820 with the Portuguese attempt to create a third, African, empire after the virtual loss of Asia and America. In the nineteenth century the most valuable resource extracted from Angola was agricultural labour, first as privately owned slaves and later as conscript workers. The …
Canterbury Before the Normans
Häftad, 2016
113 kr
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When David Birmingham, a professor of history, retired from the University of Kent, he thought it would be fun to train as a Canterbury city guide. He soon became fascinated by the city's past and, after a lifetime of studying Africa - from the Iron Age onwards - he developed a particular interest …
