Scramble for Africa by Thomas Pakenham
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The Scramble for Africa astonished everyone.
In 1880 most of the continent was ruled by Africans, and barely explored. By 1902, five European Powers (and one extraordinary individual) had grabbed almost the whole continent, giving themselves 30 new colonies and protectorates and 10 million square miles of new territory, and 110 million bewildered new subjects. Thomas Pakenham’s story of the conquest of Africa is recognised as one of the finest narrative histories of the last few decades.
The extraordinary race for African territory that began in the 1880s and swept the political masters of Europe off their feet.
About the Author: Thomas Pakenham, the eldest son of Lord and Lady Longford, was educated at Ampleforth and Oxford. He divides his time between London and Ireland.
08 May 2025
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | African history |
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781399632447 |
| Publication Date | 08 May 2025 |
The Scramble for Africa by Thomas Pakenham ISBN 9781399632447