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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewProfessor Fyle has done an excellent job and we are indebted to him for both simplifying and deepening our understanding of the country. This book is essential stock... * s, Vol. 21, No. 6 (2007) *
Comprehensive and well written. * American Reference Books Annual, March 2009 *
With a focus on recent decades, this reference for students, researchers, and general readers traces the history of Sierra Leone from its earliest known inhabitants to the present day. It contains several hundred alphabetically arranged entries describingcrucial events, ethnic groups, movements, political parties, and significant persons. Also included are a chronology, maps, and tables of Sierra Leone's governors, heads of state, and chiefdoms and paramount chiefs. Fyle (Ohio State U.) is also the author of The History of Sierra Leone: A Concise Introduction. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *
With a focus on recent decades, this reference for students, researchers, and general readers traces the history of Sierra Leone from its earliest known inhabitants to the present day. It contains several hundred alphabetically arranged entries describing crucial events, ethnic groups, movements, political parties, and significant persons. Also included are a chronology, maps, and tables of Sierra Leone's governors, heads of state, and chiefdoms and paramount chiefs. Fyle (Ohio State U.) is also the author of The History of Sierra Leone: A Concise Introduction. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *
Table of ContentsPart 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
