The State of Africa A History of the Continent Since Independence eBook Martin Meredith
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Africa is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa). Ever since the process of decolonialisation began in the mid-1950s, and arguably before, the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline. Constant war, improper use of natural resources and misappropriation of revenues and aid monies contribute to an impression of a continent beyond hope.
How did we get here? What, if anything, is to be done? Weaving together the key stories and characters of the last fifty years into a stunningly compelling and coherent narrative, Martin Meredith has produced the definitive history of how European ideas of how to organise 10,000 different ethnic groups has led to what Tony Blair described as the 'scar on the conscience of the world'. Authoritative, provocative and consistently fascinating, this is a major book on one of the most important issues facing the West today.
The State of Africa A History of the Continent Since Independence eBook Martin Meredith
Excellent book which covers post colonial Africa's progress or lack thereof since the colonial powers got out and ket Africans run their own countries.A sad book book as one realises that power and greed have not served African people well and that the money that has been provided to Africa through aid has been siphoned off.
Shocking in its description of the violence, the cannibalism of leaders such as Amin and Taylor and the brutality in putting down the people and genocide practiced by some governments.
I work in the aid sector and this book has helped me to understand the history of Africa and the problems that have beset it. A must read.
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The State of Africa A History of the Continent Since Independence eBook Martin Meredith Reviews
A very well written and unbiased account of the history of Africa since independence that makes very good but horrifying reading. Having lived in Africa most of my life and experienced post independence in Kenya and Zimbabwe, also South Africa, I can see that there is no exaggeration in the accounts. It does not give much encouragement for the future of this magnificent continent.This is not a book to entertain but to present what has actually happened. A well worthwhile read for anyone with an interest in Africa.
The book is massively informative especially for those who either due to age or lack of interest in African affairs during the 50 year period did not keep abreast with the news events.
Having served in West and Central Africa in the 70's and 80's as a Foreign Service Officer, Mr. Meredith accurately captured the complexity and despair of this continent after independence. In 2018 things are as bad now as they were in 1968.
This is an excellent book for understanding why Africa is the poorest continent. Killings, murders, coups, tribal rivalries, no care for others life, no care for democracy, no care for justice, child soldiers, women rapes, hands feet and ears cuttings, famines, corruption, nepotism, raw power. This and other expressions are commonplace in this book. It reaches a point were you seem you are always told the same story, no matter the country, the tribe or the persons involved.
The conclusion is that Africa's situation is due to Africans lack of leadership and internecine rivalries. No matter how much foreign aid they receive or how much natural wealth the get, because they do not use it to improve people's situation, but as a weapon to fight against each other.
I only would make a critic to Meredith is missing a guide of solutions to correct or offering a hope for Africa. Once diagnostic is done, what follows is the cure, but Meredith offers none.
The book captured and brought to perspective the story behind most of the political upheavals in the mother land. It is a must read for all those aspiring to lead; because those who fail to read their history are bound experience similar future situation
After reading this book it is abundantly clear to me that any person, country or other organization that invests a penny in any of the African countries is throwing their money down a rat hole, consigning it to the waste-bin of corruption that is the sole rationale for any of their politicians seeking power.. Virtually nothing actually goes to those for whom it was intended.
A major political account of Africa's travails. Written with candor by an author who's not given to the usual hubris manifested in the works of most American and European observers of Africa.
What an excellent book, almost in brand new condition at a giveaway price!
Excellent book which covers post colonial Africa's progress or lack thereof since the colonial powers got out and ket Africans run their own countries.
A sad book book as one realises that power and greed have not served African people well and that the money that has been provided to Africa through aid has been siphoned off.
Shocking in its description of the violence, the cannibalism of leaders such as Amin and Taylor and the brutality in putting down the people and genocide practiced by some governments.
I work in the aid sector and this book has helped me to understand the history of Africa and the problems that have beset it. A must read.
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