Wars Of Imperial Conquest In Africa, 1830-1914

This work investigates the social, economic and political impact of the European colonial wars in Africa on both the victors and the vanquished. It examines the role of both the imperial powers and the African people who joined with or resisted them. Examining the experiences of Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Italy, it offers a comprehensive study of the military processes of conquest.; Adopting both indigenous and imperial perspectives, the author, explores how the historical memory of conquest and resistance has shaped the evolution of a modern African identity. It is aimed at students of imperial, commonwealth and military history, as well as African history.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Lords of the land; Chapter 2 Masters of the water; Chapter 3 A shifting balance, 1830–80; Chapter 4 Flood tide, 1880–98; Chapter 5 Ominous portents, 1898–1914; Chapter 6 Legacies;

About the author

Bruce Vandervort

Summary

A military history of the European conquest in Africa and an assessment of the impact and legacy of the imperial wars on African and European military practice. The text is intended for undergraduate courses on imperial, African and military history.

Product details

• Authors: Bruce Vandervort, Vandervort Bruce
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.06.1998
• EAN: 9781857284874
• ISBN: 978-1-85728-487-4
• No. of pages: 292
• Weight: 500 g
• Series: Warfare and History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Europe, European History, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, 20th Century, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, African History, Warfare and defence