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  1. ISBN-10
    1408220148
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1408220146
  3. Edition
    3rd
  4. Publication date
    June 10, 2010
  5. Part of series
    Seminar Studies
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.77 x 0.46 x 9.61 inches
  8. Print length
    204 pages
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In 1870 barely one tenth of Africa was under European control. By 1914 only about one tenth – Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Liberia – was not. This book offers a clear and concise account of the ‘scramble’ or ‘race’ for Africa, the period of around 20 years during which European powers carved up the continent with little or no consultation of its inhabitants.

In her classic overview, M.E. Chamberlain:

  • Contrasts the Victorian image of Africa with what we now know of African civilisation and history
  • Examines in detail case histories from Egypt to Zimbabwe
  • Argues that the history and background of Africa are as important as European politics and diplomacy in understanding the 'scramble'
  • Considers the historiography of the topic, taking into account Marxist and anti-Marxist, financial, economic, political and strategic theories of European imperialism

This indispensible introduction, now in a fully updated third edition, provides the most accessible survey of the ‘scramble for Africa’ currently available. The new edition includes primary source material unpublished elsewhere, new illustrations and additional pedagogical features. It is the perfect starting point for any study of this period in African history.

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In 1870 barely one tenth of Africa was under European control. By 1914 only about one tenth – Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Liberia – was not. This book offers a clear and concise account of the ‘scramble’ or ‘race’ for Africa, the period of around 20 years during which European powers carved up the continent with little or no consultation of its inhabitants.

In her classic overview, M.E. Chamberlain:

  • Contrasts the Victorian image of Africa with what we now know of African civilisation and history
  • Examines in detail case histories from Egypt to Zimbabwe
  • Argues that the history and background of Africa are as important as European politics and diplomacy in understanding the 'scramble'
  • Considers the historiography of the topic, taking into account Marxist and anti-Marxist, financial, economic, political and strategic theories of European imperialism

This indispensible introduction, now in a fully updated third edition, provides the most accessible survey of the ‘scramble for Africa’ currently available. The new edition includes primary source material unpublished elsewhere, new illustrations and additional pedagogical features. It is the perfect starting point for any study of this period in African history.

M.E. CHAMBERLAIN is Professor Emeritus at Swansea University.

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M.E. CHAMBERLAIN is Professor Emeritus at Swansea University.

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Publisher Routledge
Publication date June 10, 2010
Edition 3rd
Language ‎English
Print length 204 pages
ISBN-10 1408220148
ISBN-13 978-1408220146
Item Weight ‎12.8 ounces
Dimensions 6.77 x 0.46 x 9.61 inches
Part of series Seminar Studies
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    Clarity

    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014
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    Information is accessibly structured and readable. Easy to organize for the reader. Clear book on Africa and Europe's second most crucial moment.

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    Good Primer

    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2007
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    This book is very concise and as such is a good start to understanding the Scramble for Africa.

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    Insightful

    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2012
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    Interesting, quick read book that provides a profound insight into the colonialism of Africa. I would recommend others read this book for insight.

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    Five Stars

    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018
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    Very good.

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  • bru888
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    Don't confuse this book with "The Scramble for Africa" by Thomas Pakenham.

    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2015
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    Don't confuse this book with "The Scramble for Africa" by Thomas Pakenham. That book truly deserves a five-star rating. This one I do not know about but I find it curious that Professor Chamberlain, or the publisher, chose the very same title for this book as the one used by Mr. Pakenham back in 1991. Disregard my star rating; it means nothing because I have not read this book. However, I am forced to choose something and anything above one star will not do. One star, then, for usurping the title of another, excellent book.

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    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014
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    The book was in excellent condition when it arrived.

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  • Nathan X.
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    Ocean Transportation

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    Going off of memory, Chamberlain does a fine job of describing the ocean vessel / steamship business through the Suez canal and Gibraltar straights and how the exploitation of Africa really arose out of transportation technology improvements among the agressive colonizing states - hence the 'scramble'.

    This is nothing more than a primer. It is not about Africa - it's really about the 'Scramble' more than it is about Africa - like many books concerning Africa during the colonial period. Unfortunately very few written histories exists prior to the 1800s in sub-Saharan Africa.

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    Reviewed in Brazil on January 28, 2024
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  • Simon Rotelli
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    Davvero ottimo!

    Reviewed in Italy on November 9, 2019
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    L'argomento è complesso, ma il libro offre una visione chiara sui presupposti culturali, storici, politici, diplomatici, economici e commerciali che hanno sconvolto in un ventennio il continente africano.

    Lettura rapida, scorrevole e comunque ricca di spunti sulle diverse interpretazioni delle ragioni del colonialismo.

    La sintesi non lascia però spazio per il racconto delle atrocità subite dagli africani, e non ho trovato nessun cenno sulle conseguenze del "breve" periodo coloniale sull'Africa d'oggi.

    In aggiunta l'Inghilterra ne esce quasi come involontariamente coinvolta nella spartizione.

    Una tragedia viene quindi presentata in maniera talmente asettica che esiterei a consigliare questo libro alle mie figlie come prima lettura sull'argomento, malgrado l'ottima sintesi.

    Questo è il motivo per il quale non metto le cinque stelle.

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