A continent for the taking: the tragedy and hope of Africa
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Published:
New York : Knopf, 2004.
Physical Desc:
xvii, 280 pages, [16] pages of plates : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Status:
Central
967.032 F874 2004
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In A Continent for the Taking Howard W. French, a veteran correspondent for The New York Times, gives a compelling firsthand account of some of Africa’s most devastating recent history–from the fall of Mobutu Sese Seko, to Charles Taylor’s arrival in Monrovia, to the genocide in Rwanda and the Congo that left millions dead. Blending eyewitness reportage with rich historical insight, French searches deeply into the causes of today’s events, illuminating the debilitating legacy of colonization and the abiding hypocrisy and inhumanity of both Western and African political leaders.
While he captures the tragedies that have repeatedly befallen Africa’s peoples, French also opens our eyes to the immense possibility that lies in Africa’s complexity, diversity, and myriad cultural strengths. The culmination of twenty-five years of passionate exploration and understanding, this is a powerful and ultimately hopeful book about a fascinating and misunderstood continent.
While he captures the tragedies that have repeatedly befallen Africa’s peoples, French also opens our eyes to the immense possibility that lies in Africa’s complexity, diversity, and myriad cultural strengths. The culmination of twenty-five years of passionate exploration and understanding, this is a powerful and ultimately hopeful book about a fascinating and misunderstood continent.
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Book
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1st ed.
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English
ISBN:
0375414614 (alk. paper) :
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-263) and index.
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French, H. W. (2004). A continent for the taking: the tragedy and hope of Africa. New York, Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)French, Howard W. 2004. A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa. New York, Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)French, Howard W, A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa. New York, Knopf, 2004.
MLA Citation (style guide)French, Howard W. A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa. New York, Knopf, 2004.
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