Focusing on the menalamba, or Red Shawls, this historical account explores their resistance against French colonial rule in Madagascar during the 1890s. The narrative delves into the socio-political context of the time, highlighting the struggles and motivations of the Malagasy people as they fought for their rights and autonomy. Through detailed analysis, the book sheds light on the impact of colonialism and the significance of this uprising in the broader scope of Madagascar’s history.
Africa is playing a more important role in world affairs than ever before. Yet the most common images of Africa in the American mind are ones of poverty, starvation, and violent conflict. But while these problems are real, that does not mean that Africa is a lost cause. Instead, as Stephen Ellis explains in "Season of Rains," we need to rethink Africa's place in time if we are to understand it in all its complexity--it is a region where growth and prosperity coexist with failed states. This engaging, accessible book by one of the world's foremost researchers on Africa captures the broad spectrum of political, economic, and social foundations that make Africa what it is today. Ellis is careful not to position himself in the futile debate between Afro-optimists and Afro-pessimists. The forty-nine diverse nations that make up sub-Saharan Africa are neither doomed to fail nor destined to succeed. As he assesses the challenges of African sovereignties, Ellis is not under the illusion that governments will suddenly become more benevolent and less corrupt. Yet, he sees great dynamism in recent technological and economic developments. The proliferation of mobile phones alone has helped to overcome previous gaps in infrastructure, African retail markets are becoming integrated, and banking is expanding. Businesses from China and emerging powers from the West are investing more than ever before in the still land-rich region, and globalization is offering possibilities of enormous economic change for the growing population of one billion Africans, actively engaged in charting the future of their continent. This highly readable survey of the continent today offers an indispensable guide to how money, power, and development are shaping Africa's future
Nigeria and Nigerians have acquired a notorious reputation for involvement in drug-trafficking, fraud, cyber-crime and other types of serious crime. Successful Nigerian criminal networks have a global reach, interacting with their Italian, Latin American and Russian counterparts. Yet in 1944, a British colonial official wrote that 'the number of persistent and professional criminals is not great' in Nigeria and that 'crime as a career has so far made little appeal to the young Nigerian'.This book traces the origins of Nigerian organised crime to the last years of colonial rule, when nationalist politicians acquired power at a regional level. In need of funds for campaigning, they offered government contracts to foreign businesses in return for kickbacks, in a pattern that recurs to this day. Political corruption encouraged a wider disrespect for the law that spread throughout Nigerian society. When the country's oil boom came to an end in the early 1980s, young Nigerian college graduates headed abroad, eager to make money by any means. Nigerian crime went global at the very moment new criminal markets were emerging all over the world.
Designed for healthcare professionals such as medical students, chest physicians, radiographers, and radiologists, this book focuses on equipping readers with essential techniques and knowledge for interpreting plain chest radiographs. It emphasizes practical skills and understanding necessary for accurate analysis in clinical settings.
Targeted at professionals in the beauty industry, this book offers strategies for achieving financial independence. It provides practical tools and insights aimed at barbers, cosmetologists, makeup artists, and nail technicians, while also being applicable to readers from various professions. The focus is on mindset shifts and consistent practices that promote wealth accumulation and effective financial management, guiding readers toward the ultimate goal of financial freedom.
Focusing on personal empowerment and professional purpose, the author shares their journey from a stylist to an instructor in the beauty industry. Through personal experiences, strategies, and lessons learned, the book serves as a guide for aspiring professionals to discover their own paths to greatness. It emphasizes that fulfillment comes from within and encourages readers to recognize their value while actively pursuing their unique purposes. The insights provided aim to inspire the next generation to achieve success and empowerment in their careers.
Recollections of a key witness to the Russian Navy in the First World War and the Revolution. A key source for Russian naval and revolutionary history translated for the first time into English.
Two thousand years ago, Madagascar was probably uninhabited. An island twice the size of Great Britain, it was home to unique species of flora and fauna that were undisturbed by humanity until the first navigators landed on its shores.
Award-winning book looking at the complicated history of the ANC.