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White Gold: The Extraordinary Story of Thomas Pellow and Islam's One Million White Slaves
by Giles Milton
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The true story of white European slaves in eighteenth century Algiers, Tunis, and Morocco.
In the summer of 1716, a Cornish cabin boy named Thomas Pellow and fifty-one of his comrades were captured at sea by the Barbary corsairs. Their captors —... ( read more)
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The Assassination of Lumumba
by Ludo De Witte
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Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Republic of the Congo and a pioneer of African unity, was at the centre of the country's popular defiance towards the relentless exploitation of its Belgian coloniser. Within months of independence being... ( read more)
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No Future Without Forgiveness
by Desmond Tutu
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"The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa has put the spotlight on all of us... In its hearings Desmond Tutu has conveyed our common pain and sorrow, our hope and confidence in the future." --Nelson Mandela From the Hardcover edition.... ( read more)
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Culture and Customs of Zambia (Culture and Customs of Africa)
by Scott D. Taylor
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Zambia stands out in Africa as one of the continent's most peaceful countries. In its early years as an independent state, Zambia became a regional bulwark against imperialism and colonial domination and South African apartheid. Today, it stands out as... ( read more)
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Genocide in Rwanda: Complicity of the Churches
by Carol Rittner
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In 1994, genocide put Rwanda on the map for most of the world. It also exposed one of the most shameful scandals of the Rwandan churches--the complicity of the Christian churches in the genocide. Genocide in Rwanda: Complicity of the Churches provides a... ( read more)
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Nile
by Martha Holmes
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From the beginning of recorded history, the River Nile has been a blessing in an otherwise barren world, but at first was a mystery. As the centuries passed, explorers braved rapids, swamps, jungles, and disease to push further and further up the river... ( read more)
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Women Pay the Price: Structural Adjustment in Africa and the Caribbean
by Gloria T Emeagwali
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In this scholarly compilation, Third World researchers argue that IMF/World Bank structural adjustment policies have wreaked havoc especially among... ( read more)
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Sahara: The Forbidding Sands
by Jean Marc Durou
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A gifted photographer's arresting color pictures bring to life the majestic mountains, lush oases, great shifting sands, and fascinating peoples that make up the incredible landscapes of the famous Sahara. "The desert cannot be described; it must be... ( read more)
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Sins of the Fathers: The Atlantic Slave Trade, 1441-1807
by James Pope Hennessy
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The author explores the terrible history of the Atlantic slave trade from its origins to its gradual dissolution.... ( read more)
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Parting the Desert: The Creation of the Suez Canal
by Zachary Karabell
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-300) and index.... ( read more)
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Women, Work, and Domestic Virtue in Uganda, 1900-2003 (Eastern African Studies)
by Grace Ba Kyomuhendo
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This groundbreaking book by two leading scholars offers a complete historical picture of women and their work in Uganda, tracing developments from precolonial times to the present and into the future. Setting women's economic activities into a broader... ( read more)
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The Calling of Katie Makanya: A Memoir of South Africa
by Margaret Mccord
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This award-winning, internationally-acclaimed memoir spans the turbulent era from the late 19th century into the days of apartheid. Set against a backdrop of epochal events, it chronicles a courageous woman's triumph over political turmoil and personal... ( read more)
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The Quest for Peace in Africa: Transformations, Democracy and Public Policy
by Alfred G Nhema
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First presented at the seventh Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa congress in 2002, these 17 essays address the ongoing conflicts in Africa and present solutions for overcoming these conflicts and sustaining peace... ( read more)
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The Conquest of Morocco
by Douglas Porch
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The Conquest of Morocco tells the story of France's last great colonial adventure. At the turn of the twentieth century, Morocco was a nation yet to emerge from the Middle Ages, ruled by local warlords and riven by religious fanaticism. But in the mad... ( read more)
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The Trampled Grass: Tributary States and Self-Reliance in the Indian Ocean Zone of Peace
by George W. Shepherd
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After the initial exhilaration of independence, many African nations have had to face ongoing crises and witness their hopes for a better life recede into the indefinite future. In his new book Shepherd looks beyond standard cold-war interpretations and... ( read more)
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Poisoned Wells: The Dirty Politics of African Oil
by Nicholas Shaxson
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A provocative expos of the oil industry's negative influence on the politics and economy of Africa argues that the value of oil produced in sub-Saharan Africa far exceeds the continent's developmental aid, in an account that identifies the corporations... ( read more)
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Nasser's Blessed Movement: Egypt's Free Officers and the July Revolution (Studies in Middle Eastern History)
by Joel Gordon
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This book examines a key period in the formation of modern Egypt, the early years of military rule following the coup of 1952. The Free Officers Corp, a group of junior officers, overthrew Egypt's parliamentary regime in July 1952 and over the next few... ( read more)
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Cry of the Kalahari
by Mark Owens
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This is the story of the Owens' travel and life in the Kalahari Desert. Here they met and studied unique animals and were confronted with danger from drought, fire, storms, and the animals they loved. This best-selling book is for both travelers and... ( read more)
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One Woman's Jihad: Nana Asma'u, Scholar and Scribe
by Beverly Mack
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The daughter of the spiritual and political leader of the Sokoto community, Nana Asma'u (1793-1864) was a poet, teacher, and role model for Muslim women. She was a scholar of Islam and a key advisor to her father as he waged a jihad to bring Islam to the... ( read more)
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Taking Sides Clashing Views on Afric 2ND Edition
by William G Moseley
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Taking Sides Takes on a Wide Range of Issues The 2006 Taking Sides Student Collection brings together the arguments of leading social and behavioral scientists, educators, and contemporary commentators, forming 18 to 20 debates, or issues, that... ( read more)
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