Böcker av Professor David Birmingham

A bold synthesis of the events that have dominated modern Africa in this historic era of nation-building and transformation.

Angola of geopolitical interest and this offers a brief history

This synthesis presents an accessible introduction to one of the major themes of 20th-century world history namely, the decolonization of Africa.

A history of the Portuguese colonies. Although the Portuguese empire struggled to survive centuries of Dutch and English competition, it revived in the 20th century on a tide of white migration. Settlers, however, brought racial conflict as well as economic modernization.

An accessible and concise introduction to early European expansion overseas, explaining how and why western seafarers visited the Caribbean, South America and Africa.

In a lively and accessible way, this book tells the story of the diverse and colourful people who occupied Canterbury before the Normans.