Historical Dictionary of Tanzania

Informationen zum Autor By Thomas P. Ofcansky and Rodger Yeager Klappentext When Tanganyika became independent in 1961, the people were elated to be finally united behind a widely backed party, and looked toward growing with a relatively promising economy. The young state then merged with Zanzibar becoming the United Republic of Tanzania, thus demonstrating to the world a rare example of African unity. Today's mood is much less euphoric thn during the heyday of early independence, but Tanzania may now be embarking on a more realistic course of economic and political development. The Dictionary provides a brief overview of the history of the region from prehistoric times to the present, supplementing the narrative with a chronology of important dates. The alphabetically arranged entries cover important people, events, political parties, languages, society, economy and culture. Extensive cross-references assist the user in finding related information. Maps, appendixes, and a bibliography round out the volume. Zusammenfassung When Tanganyika became independent in 1961! the people were elated. In merging with Zanzibar! the young state provided a rare demonstration of African unity. Although the mood is now less euphoric! Tanzania's development is popularly accepted. This dictionary offers information about the country.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas P Ofcansky, Thomas P. Ofcansky, Thomas P. Yeager Ofcansky, OFCANSKY THOMAS P YEAGER RODGER, Rodger Yeager
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.06.1997
• EAN: 9780810832442
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-3244-2
• No. of pages: 392
• Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa; African Historical Dictionarie; Historical Dictionaries of Africa; Historical Dictionaries of Afr; African Historical Dictionarie
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Tansania, Afrikanische Geschichte