Encyclopedia of African Colonial Conflicts [2 volumes]

Nonfiction, History, Africa

• ISBN: 9781598848373
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: November 7, 2016
• Imprint: ABC-CLIO
• Language: English

Two volumes introduce the history of colonial wars in Africa and illustrate why African countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan continue to experience ethnic, political, and religious violence in the early 21st century.

• Begins with a helpful introduction and overview of the topic

• Contains alphabetical entries on wars, campaigns, battles, leaders, and other topics related to European colonial conquest in Africa

• Includes African rebellions against the early colonial states in the 1890s and early 1900s

• Features entries written by scholars in the fields of history and politics

• Covers all major regions of Africa as well as relevant European powers

• Provides a list of additional sources for further reading