A Continent for the Taking - The Tragedy and Hope of Africa (Paperback, 1st Vintage Books ed)

In A Continent for the Taking Howard W. French, a veteran correspondent for "The" "New York Times," gives a compelling firsthand account of some of Africa's most devastating recent history-from the fall of Mobutu Sese Seko, to Charles Taylor's arrival in Monrovia, to the genocide in Rwanda and the Congo that left millions dead. Blending eyewitness reportage with rich historical insight, French" "searches deeply into the causes of today's events, illuminating the debilitating legacy of colonization and the abiding hypocrisy and inhumanity of both Western and African political leaders.
While he captures the tragedies that have repeatedly befallen Africa's peoples, French also opens our eyes to the immense possibility that lies in Africa's complexity, diversity, and myriad cultural strengths. The culmination of twenty-five years of passionate exploration and understanding, this is a powerful and ultimately hopeful book about a fascinating and misunderstood continent.

General

Imprint:	Random House
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2005
First published:	April 2005
Authors:	Howard W French
Dimensions:	204 x 133 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	280
Edition:	1st Vintage Books ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-4000-3027-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > History > African history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4000-3027-7
Barcode:	9781400030279

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