Author: PAKENHAM, THOMAS.
Title: THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA.
Description: London. Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1992., Reprint. In Africa in the 1870's, despite the ban against slavery accepted by most powers, some countries were still capturing natives to be sold as slaves. In 1880 Africa belonged to the people of Africa, but suddenly a mad scramble for land began. Between 1880 and 1902, five European powers and one individual had grabbed most of the continent, killing thousands and treating the Africans like animals.738 pages. About 50 b./w. photographs on 32 pages plus some cartoons & illustrations. 21 maps.10" x 7" Near fine in slightly worn d./w. ISBN 0297811304. 1992

Keywords: Africa Livingstone Stanley Rhodes Zulus Kruger Boers


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