Modern African Conflicts: An Encyclopedia of Civil Wars, Revolutions, and Terrorism

by Timothy J. Stapleton (Editor)

Overview

An essential resource for students or general readers interested in post-colonial Africa, this encyclopedia provides coverage of different regions, countries, wars, battles, factions, leaders, and foreign powers.

Armed conflict represents a substantial part of African history since around 1960, yet this history is either insufficiently taught or overshadowed by negative stereotypes about African "tribal warfare."

In an effort to introduce this vital topic to students and general readers alike, this one-volume encyclopedia provides concise historical information on conflicts that occurred in postcolonial Africa. The entries cover all the regions of Africa (North, West, Central, East, and Southern); the Cold War and post–Cold War periods; a range of important leaders; various types of conflicts from civil wars and insurgencies to conventional military engagements; involvement of foreign powers; and such themes as airpower, women and war, and genocide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798216118350
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	432
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Timothy J. Stapleton is professor of African history at the University of Calgary.
Timothy J. Stapleton is professor of history at Trent University in Ontario, Canada. Previously he taught at Rhodes University and the University of Fort Hare in South Africa and was a research associate at the University of Zimbabwe and the University of Botswana.

Table of Contents

Alphabetical List of Entries
Topical List of Entries
Introduction
Timeline
A–Z Entries
Bibliography
About the Editor and Contributors
Index