The Scramble for Africa
The Scramble for Africa astonished everyone.
In 1880, most of the continent was ruled by Africans and barely explored. By 1902, five European Powers (and one extraordinary individual) had seized almost the entire continent, creating 30 new colonies and protectorates. This land grab added 10 million square miles of new territory and 110 million bewildered new subjects.
Thomas Pakenham's account of the conquest of Africa is recognised as one of the finest narrative histories of the last few decades.
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The Scramble for Africa astonished everyone.
In 1880, most of the continent was ruled by Africans and barely explored. By 1902, five European Powers (and one extraordinary individual) had seized almost the entire continent, creating 30 new colonies and protectorates. This land grab added 10 million square miles of new territory and 110 million bewildered new subjects.
Thomas Pakenham's account of the conquest of Africa is recognised as one of the finest narrative histories of the last few decades.
