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A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa
Contributor(s): French, Howard W. (Author)

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 ISBN: 1400030277     ISBN-13: 9781400030279
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
OUR PRICE: $19.00  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2005
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Annotation: 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Africa - Central
- History | Modern - 20th Century
Dewey: 967.032
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.16" W x 8.02" L (0.71 lbs) 320 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - African
- Cultural Region - Central Africa
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents
Review Citations: New York Times 05/22/2005 pg. 32
 
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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.
 
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