Africa since Independence: A Comparative History

by Paul Nugent

An indispensable introductory textbook that provides students with a genuinely comparative study of the different trajectories and experiences of independent African states.  Paul Nugent explores a range of key concerns including the impact of HIV and AIDS, the contagion of warfare, and efforts at achieving national reconciliation both in the past and today.   

This is an ideal core text for modules on Modern African History, African Politics or Africa since Independence - or a supplementary text for broader modules on African History - which may be offered at the upper levels of an undergraduate History, Politics or African Studies degree. In addition it is a crucial resource for students who may be studying modern African history for the first time as part of a taught postgraduate degree in African History, African Politics or African Studies.

Genres: History, Africa, Nonfiction

680 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Craig Werner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not an easy read--the details is dense and the style can be heavy going--but a very good overview of a complicated set of issues. Especially in comparison with The Fate of Africa, it's a huge breath of fresh air. Particularly valuable for its discussion of regional tensions in Nigeria, Sudan and elsewhere and its excellent chapter contrasting Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, and Tanzania and Kenya during the period of economic development in the sixties and seventies.

[Lydia Hedelin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's good, just really hard to read at times. It was very interesting but if it wasn't course literature i wouldn't have picked it up

[Mansoor · Rating 5 out of 5]

My brain is more wrinkled than Prince Phillip.

[Charles Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

In depth survey of political history of modern African states

[Teresa (nneeekis) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 ⭐️ not an easy read…

[Paul Mastrodonato · Rating 3 out of 5]

Textbook.

[AskHistorians]

A very comprehensive look at the whole of Africa (including many regions north of the Sahara) and the post colonial state. A perhaps predictably long book there are few gaps in the knowledge contained within. Is approachable by new readers and experienced African history buffs alike.