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The dark years of European fascism left their indelible mark on Africa. As late as the 1970s, Angola was still ruled by white autocrats, whose dictatorship was eventually overthrown by black nationalists who had never experienced either the rule of law or participatory democracy.Empire

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“The book is an incisive, engaging piece of scholarship punctuated with impassioned, informed commentary.” * African Studies Review *
“This is a great book…. a wonderful contribution to the socio-cultural history of Africa in general and of Angola more particularly.” * Lusotopie *

Empire in Africa

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    A Paperback / softback by David Birmingham

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      Publisher: Ohio University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/02/2006
      ISBN13: 9780896802483, 978-0896802483
      ISBN10: 0896802485

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      Book Synopsis
      The dark years of European fascism left their indelible mark on Africa. As late as the 1970s, Angola was still ruled by white autocrats, whose dictatorship was eventually overthrown by black nationalists who had never experienced either the rule of law or participatory democracy.Empire

      Trade Review
      “The book is an incisive, engaging piece of scholarship punctuated with impassioned, informed commentary.” * African Studies Review *
      “This is a great book…. a wonderful contribution to the socio-cultural history of Africa in general and of Angola more particularly.” * Lusotopie *

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