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A Continent For The Taking : The Tragedy And Hope Of Africa

Publisher: Vintage Books
ISBN13: 9781400030279
Format: Classic Audio
Description
In A Continent for the Taking Howard W. French, a veteran correspondent for TheNew York Times, gives a compelling first hand 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.<br/><br/>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.
Publisher Vintage Books
ISBN10 1400030277
ISBN13 9781400030279
Number of Pages 280
File Size DL-177MB
Shelf Number HM332
Grade Range
Ages 18 - 99
Format Audio Plus Download, EPub Download