Author: Ellen K. Eggers
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Like Rwanda, Burundi has suffered many political, social, and economic problems made worse by conflict between its two major ethnic groups, the Hutu and the Tutsi. The dictionary contains entries on important national figures, political parties, and the military which provide a guide for further study. A chronology and bibliography assist in completing the picture of Burundi's unsettled existence. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Emizet Francois Kisangani
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2009-10-01
Total Pages: 718
ISBN-13: 0810863251
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo looks back at the nearly 48 years of independence, over a century of colonial rule, and even earlier kingdoms and groups that shared the territory. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on civil wars, mutinies, notable people, places, events, and cultural practices.
Author: Aimable Twagilimana
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2015-11-06
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 1442255919
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Blessed with natural beauty and rich vegetation, Rwanda is often called the “land of a thousand hills” (le pays des mille collines), a reference to its many lush and green rolling hills. Moreover, for many Rwandans, at least in the past, Rwanda, in spite of its small size, is vast; in fact, it means the universe. This idyllic view, however, sharply contrasts with the sad history of ethnic strife that unfolded since the 1950s: the 1959 Hutu Revolution followed by years of anti-Tutsi pogroms, undemocratic regimes, the civil war of 1990-1994, and, more significantly, the April-July 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and the killing of Hutu who opposed the killings. The 1994 genocide against the Tutsi remains the most defining single event in contemporary Rwanda, and many people in the world today know of this central African nation from the prism of extreme mass violence that sullied the end of the 20th century amid international indifference and has since haunted the world’s conscience. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Rwanda contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Rwanda.
Author: Thomas O'Toole
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2005-03-16
Total Pages: 358
ISBN-13: 0810865459
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Thoroughly updated and extensively revised, this 4th edition provides a very solid and substantial guide to a better understanding of this richly endowed but poorly understood nation. Students and others seeking information about the country will find an introductory narrative accounting of Guinea's political and economic history, a chronology that spans the earliest known history of the area to the present day Republic of Guinea, 400 dictionary entries covering the personalities and events that made contemporary Guinea, and an extensive bibliography of current publications.
Author: Learthen Dorsey
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An extensive survey of political, social, and economic events in Rwanda from antiquity to the present.
Author: John Frank Clark
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 571
ISBN-13: 0810849194
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Previously published as: Historical dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo / by Emizet Franocois Kisangani and F. Scott Bobb. 2010.
Author: John J. Chin
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2022-12-13
Total Pages: 1501
ISBN-13: 1538120682
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →“For readers interested in international relations, politics, and global issues.” -Library Journal, Starred Review The Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d’état surveys the history of coups d’état in the post-World War II period. The term “modern” in the title therefore demarcates the period since January 1946. This book documents over 582 coup attempts that have occurred in 108 different countries worldwide over a period of 75 years. Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d'état contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1,400 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent resource for students, and researchers.
Author: Toyin Falola
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2009-07-01
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13: 0810863162
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Since independence in 1960, Nigeria has undergone tremendous change shaped by political instability, rapid population growth, and economic turbulence. The Historical Dictionary of Nigeria introduces Nigeria's rich and complex history. Readers will find a wealth of information on important contemporary issues like AIDS, human rights, petroleum, and faith-based conflict.
Author: Warren Weinstein
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13:
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