The End of French Rule in Cameroon

by Martin Atangana

Overview

The End of French Rule in Cameroon is a study of the decolonization movement in Cameroon. It analyzes the reforms introduced by France in Cameroon after World War II, the circumstances surrounding the unsuccessful attempt of the UPC to seize independence by force, and the subsequent eradication of this party by an alliance of Franco-Cameroonian forces. The book shows the length that the French were prepared to go in order to leave Cameroon in the hands of a government that would be sympathetic to their interests. The research is based upon documents found in Cameroon, France, and the United States. It will expand the existing limited literature in English on the historiography of Cameroon and will also be useful for instructors teaching courses related to modern and contemporary Africa in general and decolonization in (French) black Africa in particular, as well as all interested in these subjects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761852780
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	09/28/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Martin Atangana is associate professor of history at York College and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He received his Ph.D. in history at the University of Paris-Sorbonne. He is the author of Capitalisme et Nationalisme au Cameroun au lendemain de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale; French Investment in Colonial Cameroon; and scholarly articles on Franco-Cameroonian relations.

Table of Contents

List of Acronyms v

Preface vii

Introduction ix

1 Political and Economic Development in Cameroon in the Post War Era (1946-1956) 1

2 The Implementation of the Loi Cadre (1957) 35

3 The Recognition of Cameroon's Option for Independence (1958) 69

4 The Transition and Transfer of Power (1959-1960) 97

Conclusion 129

Bibliography 133

Index 141

About the Author 147

Editorial Reviews

A magnificent achievement, The End of French Rule in Cameroon succeeds in drawing upon a wide variety of sources and perspective to provide a deeply textured narrative history of the decolonization movement in Cameroon.

Emmanuel Mbah

Comprehensive and convincing, The End of French Rule in Cameroon is a big boost to Cameroon's history. Historians in general and Africanists in particular will find it a valuable resource.

Elias Bongmba

This is a clearly written and engaging work that will provide students and scholars with a wealth of information and will greatly contribute to Cameroon's historiography.

Thérèse Olomo

This is a clearly written and engaging work that will provide students and scholars with a wealth of information and will greatly contribute to Cameroon's historiography.

Thérèse Olomo