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Basil Davidson

    9. november 1914 – 9. júl 2010

    Tento britský historik a spisovateľ je popredným odborníkom na africké dejiny, obzvlášť na portugalskú Afriku pred Karafiátovou revolúciou v roku 1974. Jeho diela sa zameriavajú na témy kolonializmu, emancipácie afrických národov a na kritické zhodnotenie vplyvu moderného štátnictva na kontinent. Zdôrazňuje africké úspechy pred kolonializmom a zhubné účinky transatlantického obchodu s otrokmi. Jeho práce, cenené pre hlboký vhľad a nestranný prístup, sú povinnou literatúrou na mnohých britských univerzitách a robia z neho celosvetovo uznávaného experta na africké dejiny.

    Basil Davidson
    Africká minulost
    Zlatý roh
    Objevení staré Afriky
    Černá paní
    Linda a Jakub
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    • No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky

      • 208 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky stands as a key text in the history of the eleven-year struggle against Portuguese rule in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. Though perhaps less well known than the struggles in Angola and Mozambique, the liberation war waged by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) easily ranks alongside those conflicts as an example of an African independence movement triumphing against overwhelming odds. Basil Davidson, a leading authority on Portuguese Africa who witnessed many of these events first hand, draws on his own extensive experience in the country as well as the PAIGC archives to provide a detailed and rigorous analysis of the conflict. The book also provides one of the earliest accounts of the assassination of the PAIGC's founder, Amilcar Cabral, and documents the movement's remarkable success in recovering from the death of its leader and in eventually attaining independence. Featuring a preface by Cape Verde's first president, Aristides Pereira, and a foreword by Cabral himself, No Fist is Big Enough to Hide the Sky remains an invaluable resource for the study both of the region and of African liberation struggles as a whole.

      No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky2017
      4,4
    • West Africa before the Colonial Era

      A History to 1850

      • 272 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania

      The book explores the rich history and diverse cultures of West Africa, emphasizing the region's significance in shaping global narratives. It delves into the impact of colonialism, the resilience of local communities, and the vibrant traditions that continue to thrive. Through detailed analysis and engaging storytelling, it presents a nuanced understanding of West Africa's past and its ongoing influence in contemporary society, making it an essential read for those interested in African studies and history.

      West Africa before the Colonial Era1998
      3,8
    • Africa in History

      • 480 stránok
      • 17 hodin čítania

      History of Africa tracing its inner growth and world wide significance that also includes recent changes in South Africa.

      Africa in History1995
      3,8
    • The Search for Africa

      A History in the Making

      • 384 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      These essays and articles, written between 1953 and 1993, explore the development of an African historiography and, in that context, the author's own development. People who have been involved all their lives with Africa will be reminded of how many times Basil Davidson has given them new insights. People who approach the study of Africa for the first time will find this collection opens out their perceptions. North America: Times/Random House

      The Search for Africa1994
      4,5
    • Modern Africa

      A Social and Political History

      • 312 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      The book explores Africa's social and political history throughout the twentieth century, tracing its journey from the colonial era through liberation movements to independence and beyond. Basil Davidson provides a comprehensive overview of the continent's transformation, highlighting key events and developments that shaped modern Africa.

      Modern Africa1994
      3,9
    • Africa in Modern History

      • 436 stránok
      • 16 hodin čítania

      Africa In Modern The Search For a New Society

      Africa in Modern History1978
      3,0
    • Ghana

      An African Portrait

      • 159 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania
      Ghana1976
      4,0
    • Africa. History of a Continent

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      Records the cultural, economic, and political evolution of Mediterranean and sub-Saharan nations and cultures from Pleistocene to the post-colonial period

      Africa. History of a Continent1972