Afrikansk historie

En milepæl i den politiske og historiske reportage. Die Welt Forfatteren begynder sin levende beretning i 1850 erne og giver et uafrysteligt indblik i slavehandelen og gummiproduktionen i slutningen af 1800-tallet det belgiske koloniherredømme kampen for selvstændighed og Mobutus brutale diktatur og i årsagerne til de krige som har hærget landet fra 1996 til i dag de grusomste konflikter siden Anden Verdenskrig. David van Reybrouck er belgisk kulturhistoriker arkæolog og prisbelønnet forfatter. Congo Historien om Afrikas hjerte bygger på et unikt kildemateriale og på hans mange rejser i Centralafrika. De mange hundrede interviews han har lavet i Kinshasas slum og i bittesmå landsbyer såvel som blandt udvandrede afrikanere i Europa og Kina kaster nyt lys over en rig og uhyre kompleks historie. Pressen skrev: Beskriver på forbilledlig vis Congos seneste ca. 150 års historie & et standardværk Jyllands-Posten (seks stjerner) Har man lyst til at blive klogere på Congo kan jeg ikke forestille mig et bedre udgangspunkt end David van Reybroucks monumentale portrætbog Congo Politiken (seks hjerter) Bogen er spækket med detaljer nerve kant vid og ynde. Det er Congo uden filter. Weekendavisen Læs bogen! Og du bliver ikke bare klogere på Congo men på Afrika og hvis man læser særligt intenst godt bliver du også klogere på Europa. Velkomponeret velfortalt er den et væld af indsigt. - Information

I andet bind af sin erindringstrilogi skildrer den afrikanske forfatter Ngugi wa Thiong’o sit ophold 1955-59 på Alliance High School, som var det første gymnasium for sorte i Kenya. Mens han deltager i skolens liv, bliver forholdene udenfor værre og værre. Under sit første besøg hjemme konstaterer han chokeret, at hele hans landsby er væk, tvangsflyttet til et britisk checkpoint. På samme tid bliver hans storebror, som er aktiv i frihedsbevægelsen Mau-Mau, fanget og interneret i en lejr. Også på egen krop erfarer Ngugi kolonistyrets brutale og vilkårlige magtudøvelse. Bogen beskriver tilblivelsen af en mand der skulle blive en af Afrikas store forfattere og som politisk dissident et moralsk kompas for mange.

Der sidder en massemorder, en missionær og en bladsmører omkring et bord i Monrovia. Og de lyver alle tre. Den desillusionerede journalist Knud Brix drager til Liberia for at afsløre den berygtede krigsherre og massemorder General Butt Naked, som efter borgerkrigen i 1990’erne mødte Jesus og nu prædiker forsoning. Undervejs gennem Liberias okkerrøde pløre begynder virkelighed og fantasi at smelte sammen for Knud, der tvinges til at tage et opgør med sine egne løgne. Fra Liberia fortsætter rejsen til Sierra Leone, hvor en digter, en kvinde og en tidligere børnesoldat får Knud til at ændre kurs endnu en gang. Febertræet er en autofiktiv rejseberetning om bestialiteter, samvittighed og den lidt for belejlige frelse. Men kan alt tilgives?

Cobalt Red is a riveting literary piece by the renowned author Siddharth Kara. Published by MACMILLAN USA in 2023, this book offers an immersive reading experience that will leave you breathless and longing for more. The genre of the book is not specified, but knowing Siddharth Kara's previous works, you can expect a well-crafted narrative that delves deep into human emotions and societal issues. Cobalt Red is a testament to Siddharth Kara's storytelling prowess, and it's a book that deserves a spot on every avid reader's bookshelf. Don't miss out on this gem from MACMILLAN USA, one of the leading publishers in the industry.

En personlig beretning fra et modsætningsfyldt kontinent, som rummer konflikter og krig, men også håb og tro på fremtiden. Jørn Stjerneklar er fotograf, kameramand og journalist. Han har arbejdet i mere end 80 lande - specielt i Afrika, hvor han har boet i tredive år. I "Hjertet glemmer ikke, hvad øjet har set" fortæller han om 40 års rejser i Afrika, hvor han og hans kone Helle Maj bl.a. har rapporteret fra det første demokratiske valg i Namibia i 1989, fra borgerkrigen i Mozambique Zimbabwe, om opgøret med apartheid-systemet i Sydafrika og om folkedrabet på tutsierne i Rwanda i 1994. Han fortæller også om sit første møde med Afrika, da han lander i Nairobi i 1980, og hvordan han og Helle Maj vælger at bo i Sydafrika og starter Mayday Press. Indimellem er det en rystende fortælling, men den båret af forfatterens dybe kærlighed til Afrika og de mennesker, han møder på sin vej.

"Recalling a charcoal she made in 1916, Georgia O'Keeffe later wrote, 'I have made this drawing several times--never remembering that I had made it before--and not knowing where the idea came from.' These drawings, and the majority of O'Keeffe's works in charcoal, watercolor, pastel and graphite, belong to series in which she develops and transforms motifs that lie between observation and abstraction. In the formative years of 1915 to 1918, she made as many works on paper as she would in the next 40 years, producing sequences in watercolor of abstract lines, organic landscapes and nudes, along with charcoal drawings she would group according to the designation 'specials.' While her practice turned increasingly toward canvas in subsequent decades, important series on paper reappeared--including charcoal flowers of the 1930s, portraits of the 1940s, and aerial views of the 1950s"--Harvard Bookstore website (viewed on April 12, 2023)

Njoroge vokser op, mens Kenya kæmper for selvstændighed. Han drømmer om en uddannelse, så han kan give sin familie et bedre liv og frelse sit land fra britisk undertrykkelse. Som tiden går, og små og store konflikter optrappes, må han dog indse, at det ikke er nok at drømme. Vantro ser han til, mens den bitre strid og omverdenens krav slår sprækker i familien, og alting falder fra hinanden. For hvad stiller man op, når barndommens lykkelige forestillinger falmer og forsvinder i mødet med de tyngende realiteter. Græd ikke, barn er en rørende fortælling om oprørets menneskelige konsekvenser, de store begivenheders indgriben i den enkeltes liv, om bristede drømme og forliste håb.

Fra det 7. århundrede, da araberne vandt fodfæste i Nordafrika, og tretten hundrede år frem foregik der en omfattende deportation af sorte afrikanere til slaveri dels i det arabisk-muslimske Mellemøsten, dels i de islamiserede nordafrikanske områder. Araberne udviklede et nærmest umætteligt behov for slaver, og forfatteren til ”Det tilslørede folkemord” vurderer, at mindst 17 millioner afrikanere blev deporteret til slaveri. Bag dette tal skjuler der sig formentlig tre gange så mange dødsofre, der var forårsaget af slavehandleres overfald på landsbyer, af hungersnød og af sygdomme i de opløste samfund. Slavetransporterne foregik under umenneskelige forhold, som medførte, at en meget stor del af slaverne døde undervejs.Tidiane N’Diaye betegner dette langvarige menneskerov, der fratog det afrikanske kontinent store dele af dets mest arbejdsduelige befolkning, ødelagde veludviklede samfund og påførte det så store skader, at det er mærkbart i dag - som et folkemord. Denne opfattelse underbygges af en omfattende praksis af kastrering af mandlige slaver og drab på spædbørn: Der eksisterer i dag kun meget få efterkommere efter de mange millioner deporterede.”Det tilslørede folkemord” beretter om de afrikanske samfund før arabernes ankomst, om udviklingen i den arabiske slavehandel, om de deporterede afrikaneres skæbne som slaver og om de europæiske kolonimagters meget tøvende indsats mod den arabiske slavehandel i slutningen af forløbet.

-Afrika - en uhyrlig verdensdel, hvor blodet flyder fra de afhuggede lemmer, og hvor dyriskhed, had, irrationalitet og perversiteter florerer. Eller hvad? Denne bog beskriver Europas billeder af Afrika og fortæller, hvordan forestillingen om Det Mørke Kontinent er blevet konstrueret i rejseberetninger, vidnesbyrd, reportager og romaner om Congo. Og det var ikke kun den koloniale propaganda, der skabte mareridtet. Også Congo-reformbevægelsen, den første internationale menneskerettighedsbevægelse, dyrkede rædselsfortællingerne - som stadig dominerer.Bogen krydsforhører en række tekster og forfattere - fra Stanleys og dr. Livingstones rejseberetninger og Conrads Heart of Darkness over Hergés Tintin til nyere dansk og international Congo-litteratur. Med disse vidnesbyrd som baggrund foreslår Det mørke kontinent, at den vestlige verdens holdninger til Afrika - hvad angår bl.a. frihandel, deltagelse, nødhjælp og intervention - har litteraturhistoriske forudsætninger i fortællinger og fortælleformer, der siden 1870 har udviklet sig på globaliseringens og nye mediers betingelser.

"For millennia the location of the Nile River's headwaters was shrouded in mystery. In the 19th century, ... European powers sent off waves of explorations intended to map the unknown corners of the globe-- and extend their colonial empires. Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke were sent by the Royal Geographical Society to claim the prize for England. Burton spoke twenty-nine languages, and was a decorated soldier ... Speke was a young aristocrat and Army officer determined to make his mark ... There was a third man on both expeditions ... whose exploits were even more extraordinary. This was Sidi Mubarak Bombay, who was enslaved and shipped from his home village in East Africa to India. When the man who purchased him died, he made his way into the local Sultan's army, and eventually traveled back to Africa, where he used his resourcefulness, linguistic prowess and raw courage to forge a living as a guide. Without Bombay and men like him, ... neither Englishman would have come close to the headwaters of the Nile, or perhaps even survived"--Publisher marketing.

Folkedrabet i Rwanda er en lærebog til faget historie på ungdomsuddannelserne. Bogen sætter fokus på folkedrabet i Rwanda i 1994 og kan bruges som alternativ til holocaust og De røde Khmerer, når undervisningstemaet er folkemord, dets årsager og konsekvenser. Bogen indeholder også kernestof som de store ideologier, koloniseringen og dens konsekvenser samt kulturmøder og -forskelle.Bogen analyserer landets udvikling fra før og under kolonitiden til det selvstændige Rwanda. Den giver en række forklaringer på, hvorfor og hvordan et af historiens mest effektive folkedrab kunne finde sted over blot tre måneder med 800.000 dræbte til følge. Folkedrabet i Rwanda går i dybden med såvel de internationale som de nationale konsekvenser af folkemordet og ikke mindst med, hvordan man i Rwanda har forsøgt at forsone en befolkning, hvor naboer fra den ene dag til den anden blev dødelige fjender.Den kronologiske gennemgang af folkedrabet og tiden efter rammes ind af teori- og metodekapitler om, hvordan eleverne kan arbejde med folkedrab, hvad et folkedrab er, historien bag FN’s folkedrabskonvention, perspektiveringer til andre folkedrab og forslag til undervisningsforløb, der kan spænde fra en enkelt til tyve lektioner.Morten Severin er historielærer ved Vesthimmerlands Gymnasium og HF. Han har gennem mange år undervist i emnet folkedrab og har skrevet lærervejledninger til emnet for folkedrab.dk/DIIS.

In-depth account of the Marikana massacre, based on the voices of the miners and their families themselves

The first full-length examination of the archaeology and history of the Namib Desert.

Unveil the complexities surrounding the term "radical imam" in post-revolutionary Tunisia through a meticulous examination of the state's rhetorical strategy. Following the upheaval of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali in 2011, a wave of expulsions targeted state-appointed imams accused of complicity with the former regime. In their place emerged a new generation of preachers challenging the state's control over religious life, triggering what became known as "the crisis of the mosques."This thesis delves into the state's response to this crisis, exploring how it sought to restore control by disciplining or removing the newly installed imams labeled as "radicals" and "extremists." The central inquiry revolves around understanding the criteria for labeling, whether based on beliefs, rhetoric, or the unconventional means of taking office.

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure to the enchanting land of Morocco? "A Guide to Moving to Morocco: Embrace the Charm of the Maghreb" is your essential companion for this remarkable journey. Whether you dream of immersing yourself in the bustling medinas, exploring the mystical Sahara Desert, or savoring the flavors of Moroccan cuisine, this guide offers a comprehensive roadmap to make your move to Morocco a seamless and enriching experience.Morocco, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and diverse landscapes, beckons with open arms. Discover the intricacies of Moroccan life, from navigating the labyrinthine streets of ancient cities to embracing the warm hospitality of its people. Delve into the pages of this guide, and you'll find:Visa and Residency Insights: Unravel the intricacies of Moroccan bureaucracy, from visa requirements to residency permits, with practical tips to streamline your relocation.Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the heart of Moroccan culture with guidance on language learning, etiquette, and understanding local traditions.Career Opportunities: Explore professional prospects in Morocco's growing economy and learn how to leverage your skills in this dynamic market.Family Life and Education: Discover resources for families, from international schools to healthcare options, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your loved ones.Travel and Exploration: Embark on adventures that span the country's diverse landscapes, from the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic coast, and explore Morocco's hidden gems.Overcoming Challenges: Navigate the hurdles of living abroad, from language barriers to cultural differences, and turn them into stepping stones for personal growth.A Fulfilling Life: Whether you decide to stay temporarily or make Morocco your forever home, find tips for crafting a rewarding life filled with exploration, connection, and meaning.This guide is more than a mere handbook; it's your passport to the soul of Morocco. It's a celebration of the country's captivating allure and an indispensable resource for those ready to embrace the charm of the Maghreb. Whether you're an adventurer, an entrepreneur, or a family seeking a new beginning, "A Guide to Moving to Morocco" is your compass for navigating this extraordinary journey. Embark on your Moroccan odyssey today, and let the enchantment of this North African gem unfold before you.

¿This book explores the role of caravan transport and human porterage in the colony of German East Africa (present-day mainland Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi). With caravan mobility being of pivotal importance to colonial rule during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the exploration of vernacular transport and its governance during this period sheds new light on the trajectories of colonial statehood. The author addresses key questions such as the African resilience to colonial interventions, the issue of labor recruitment, and the volatility of colonial infrastructure. This book unveils a fundamental contradiction in the way that German administrators dealt with precolonial modes of transport in East Africa. While colonizers championed for the abolishment of caravan transport, they strongly depended on porters in the absence of pack animals or railways. To bring this contradiction to the fore, the author studies the shifting role of caravans in East Africa during the era of ¿high imperialism.¿ Uncovering the extent to which porters and caravan entrepreneurs challenged and shaped colonial policymaking, this book provides an insightful read for historians studying German Empire and African history, as well as those interested in the history of transport and infrastructure.

This book examines the capabilities and performance of the Italian army in the North African campaign and its significant contributions to the Axis effort there.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War, then keep reading...How well do you think you would fare if you were armed with short spears and cowhide shields against an army with rifles, machine guns, and artillery?In January 1879, a powerful and modern British army advanced confidently into Zululand, determined to kill or capture Zulu King Cetwayo and crush the Zulu warrior army. Days later, the British soldiers were in headlong retreat, having suffered one of the most devastating defeats in British military history. That same day, only a gallant defense of a small outpost at Rorke's Drift, matching one hundred British soldiers against four thousand Zulus, redeemed British imperial esteem.You may know these two battles, but the campaign as a whole only lasted eight months and was full of desperate defenses, heroic attacks, tragedies, and surprise reversals of fortune.In The Zulu War: A Captivating Guide to the Origins, Battles, and Legacy of the 19th-Century Anglo-Zulu Conflict, you will gain a good understanding of the causes, course, and consequences of the war, including the following:The background and approach to the warWhy though the British government in London did not want a war with the ZulusThe background of the Zulu Empire, including its history, rulers, culture, military structure, weapons, and tacticsThe British army of the time, including its structure, weapons, and tacticsThe strengths and weaknesses of both sidesThe mistakes and miscalculations made by the British commanders as they confronted the ZulusThe challenges facing the Zulus against a modern European armyThe course of events during the eight-month campaignThe detail of the two famous battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's DriftThe defeat of the British first invasion and the need for a second oneThe course of the main battles and the reasons for the ultimate defeat of the ZulusAnd much, much more!

The AmaNdebele War was part of the expansion of the British Empire in Africa in the late Nineteenth Century and part of Cecil Rhodes' plan to expand two Empires: his own through the British South Africa Company, and that of Queen Victoria.It discusses the international conflict which this expansion caused, especially with Portugal and the Boer Republics, who both claimed the rights to the region which eventually became known as Rhodesia.Rhodes' plans had only lukewarm support from the British Government which tried to ensure that the rights of the indigenous peoples of southern Africa were protected from the most outrageous attacks on their way of life. Which meant it was wary of allowing Rhodes to execute his most outrageous plans to exploit Southern Africa.However it was Company's desire to develop the land which had been given to them by Charter from the Government which brought them into conflict with native Africans whose way of life was not compatible to Victorian sensibility and morality and eventually led to war.The book describes the hazardous journey to Mashonaland which was taken by would be prospectors and settlers who had been promised riches in gold and land by the Company in order to boost its shares. The horror of AmaNdebele raids on the people of Mashonaland which were part of their accepted way of life and the terrifying effects their brutality had on the settlers who demanded that GuBulawayo and the AmaNdebele king be captured and the raiding stopped. This was partly achieved but only after the famous massacre of a patrol by AmaNdebele Impis.The story is full of larger-than-life characters such as Jameson the Administrator, Patrick Forbes, the out of place military commander, Allan Wilson, the Scottish hero and leader of men, Pieter Raaff, a survivor of the First Boer War, Sir Henry Loch, the High Commissioner and, Burnham and Ingram, the American Scouts without whose assistance British casualties would have been much higher and of course, Lobengula the Chief of the AmaNdebele, who having unwittingly given away his land for money and guns was forced to attempt to drive away an invading army armed with superior weapons but failed. His escape and pursuit became one of the tales of daring do in the Victorian psyche but the search for who to blame almost cost the Company its Charter.The book concludes with a detailed examination of the characters three leaders of the invading force and analyzes how Leander Starr Jameson's decision to select them to lead the pursuit of Lobengula contributed to its failure.

The story of Canada in the South African War is a complex one. How it even came about that the Canadian Government agreed to the dispatch of troops has its many talking points.Serving as units integrated within a larger British force, several contingents were sent during the course of the conflict, the first being the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry. Subsequent contingents were made up mostly of mounted troops but also artillery and later a field hospital. The first mounted units were the 1st and 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, the first of these becoming the Royal Canadian Dragoons. Then there was the privately raised Strathcona's Horse. Of considerable interest are the more than 1000 Canadians who enlisted in the South African Constabulary.There was no single manner in which the Canadian Contingents were raised and paid for, though the men mostly served under fixed terms of enlistment. Those joining the South African Constabulary, however, frequently found themselves in action for longer periods as, though they were raised as a para-military police force, the unanticipated extended period of hostilities meant they were engaged in much more of a military role than had been expected.Canada's role in the changing and evolving conditions of the South African War was complex and varied, and Canadian troops rose to the task and performed well. The impact of the war on the development of the Canadian military is also of considerable interest.

Operation Crevette is a meticulously researched account of the political instability leading to private mercenary action in Benin during the mid-twentieth century. This book brings together the voices of the involved mercenaries, political rulers, and local witnesses to reveal a struggle for power in the former French colony.

"Prepare to embark on an extraordinary literary journey with 'Homage Africa' - a brilliantly integrated contemporary satire that unravels the pivotal role Africans play in shaping their own destinies. This thought-provoking masterpiece sheds light on the profound impact of ignorance and misguided cultural influences, while reimagining Africans with a reservoir of knowledge substantial enough to catalyze transformation.