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The state of Africa : a history of fifty years of independence [ang.]

Autor: Meredith, Martin

The fortunes of Africa have changed dramatically in the fifty years since the independence era began. As Europe`s colonial powers withdrew, dozens of new states were launched amid much jubilation and to the world`s applause. African leaders stepped forward with energy and enthusiasm to tackle the problems of development and nation-building, boldly proclaiming their hopes of establishing new societies that might offer inspiration to the world at large. The circumstances seemed auspicious.

Independence came in the midst of an economic boom. On the world stage, African states excited the attention of the world`s rival power blocs; in the Cold War era, the position that each newly independent state adopted in its relations with the West or the East was viewed as a matter of crucial importance. Africa was considered too valuable a prize to lose.

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