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A renowned commentator on African history and politics provides an account of post-colonial Africa - seen both as a whole, and as a political and geographical phenomenon which steadfastly defies generalisation. The definitive portrait of modern Africa, by one of the world's leading journalists.
Synopsis
Creates an account of post-colonial Africa seen at once as a whole and as a location that wholly defies generalised explanations. This book gives a sustained meditation on themosaic of peoples and practices we call 'Africa', and an impassioned attempt to come to terms with humanity itself as it struggles to escape from foreign domination.
