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The Scramble for Africa: White Man's Conquest of the Dark Continent from 1876-1912
by Thomas Pakenham

The Scramble for Africa: White Man's Conquest of the Dark Continent from 1876-1912
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Author: Thomas Pakenham
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1992-12-01
ISBN: 0380719991
Number of pages: 738
Publisher: Avon Books

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Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars

The book is excellently written and flows very well, even for the not-historically-minded reader. It is detailed and gives a good insight on the present situation of Africa. Maps are also provided for easy reference and intresting and sometimes gruesome photographs. A must-read for the intelligent reader

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