Bibliograph

The great lakes of Africa, two thousand years of history, Jean-Pierre Chrétien ; translated by Scott Straus

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The great lakes of Africa, two thousand years of history, Jean-Pierre Chrétien ; translated by Scott Straus

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-472) and index

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maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The great lakes of Africa

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50868297

Responsibility statement

Jean-Pierre Chrétien ; translated by Scott Straus

Sub title

two thousand years of history

Summary

Traza la historia de la región de los Grandes Lagos de África del Este, proporcionando información sobre el primer establecimiento humano de la región, la formación de reinos alrededor de las fuentes de los Nueve, y el impacto que tuvieron los colonizadores en la región

Table Of Contents

An ancient human settlement and its enigmas -- The emergence of kingship: power and religion -- The formation of monarchical states -- Colonial trusteeships and reconstructions of tradition -- Regained independence and the obsession with genocide

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