A History of Malawi, 1859-1966 /

This is the first comprehensive history of Malawi during the colonial period. Using a wide range of primary and secondary sources, John McCracken places this history within the context of the pre-colonial past. Central themes are the shaping of the colonial economy, the influence of Christianity, re...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: McCracken, John, 1938- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Woodbridge, Suffolk (GB) : Rochester, NY : James Currey ; Boydell & Brewer, [2012]
Subjects:
HISTORY > Africa > South > General.
HISTORY > Africa > South > Republic of South Africa.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Black Studies (Global)
Malawi > History.
Malawi > Histoire.
Malawi.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1 The Land & the People
  • 2 Commerce, Christianity & Colonial Conquest
  • 3 The Making of the Colonial Economy 1891-1915
  • 4 Religion, Culture & Society
  • 5 The Chilembwe Rising
  • 6 Malawi & the First World War
  • 7 Planters, Peasants & Migrants: the Interwar Years
  • 8 The Great Depression & its Aftermath
  • 9 Contours of Colonialism
  • 10 The Age of Development
  • 11 The Urban Experience
  • 12 Peasants & Politicians 1943-1953
  • 13 The Liberation Struggle 1953-1959
  • 14 The Making of Malawi 1959-1963
  • 15 Prelude to Independence: Unity & Diversity
  • 16 Revolt & Realignment 1964-1966.

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