Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone

This new edition is based primarily on recent research on the country, but covers the earliest known inhabitants, the colonial era, and the period of independence including the very confusing turmoil of the recent past. The chronology briefly traces its history and the introduction provides an essential overview of all the recent developments in the country. Hundreds of cross-referenced entries describe significant leaders, events, political parties and movements, ethnic groups, and related political, economic, and social aspects. A bibliography is included to facilitate further research.

List of contents

Part 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 Acronyms and Abbreviations Part 3 Maps Part 4 Chronology Part 5 Introduction Part 6 THE DICTIONARY Part 7 Bibliography Part 8 Appendixes Chapter 9 A. Governors of Sierra Leone Chapter 10 B. Heads of State Chapter 11 C. Chiefdoms and Paramount Chiefs Part 12 About the Author

About the author

C. Magbaily Fyle is Professor in the African American Studies and African Studies Departments at the Ohio State University. He has also held positions as Professor of History and African Studies, Director of the Institute of African Studies, and Dean of the Arts Faculty at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone.

Product details

• Authors: C. Magbaily Fyle, Magbaily C Fyle, Magbaily C. Fyle
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2006
• EAN: 9780810853393
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-5339-3
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 216 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa; Historical Dictionaries of Afr; Historical Dictionaries of Africa; Historical Dictionaries of Afr
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous