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A Short History of Modern Angola

Author : David Birmingham
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190271302
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Modern Angola written by David Birmingham and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Birmingham begins this short history of Angola in 1820 with the Portuguese attempt to create a third, African, empire after the virtual loss of Asia and America. In the 19th century the most valuable resource extracted from Angola was agricultural labour. The colony was managed by a few marine officers, white political convicts and black Angolans who had adopted Portuguese language and culture. The hub was the harbour city of Luanda which grew to be a dynamic metropolis of several million people. The export of labour was gradually replaced when an agrarian revolution enabled white Portuguese immigrants to drive black Angolan labourers to produce sugar-cane, cotton, maize and above all coffee. During the 20th century this wealth was supplemented by Congo copper, by gem-quality diamonds, and by off-shore oil. The generation of warfare finally ended in 2002 when national reconstruction could begin on Portuguese colonial foundations.

Angola

Author : Patrick Chabal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Angola written by Patrick Chabal and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiparty elections in 2008 will, it is hoped, cement a transition towards peaceful stability in Angola, which has suffered from over forty years of violent civil war. This book looks at Angola's difficult past and then discuss its move away from hegemonic domination towards a multiparty political system and a civil society.

Intonations

Author : Marissa J. Moorman
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0821443046
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Intonations written by Marissa J. Moorman and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-15 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intonations tells the story of how Angola’s urban residents in the late colonial period (roughly 1945–74) used music to talk back to their colonial oppressors and, more importantly, to define what it meant to be Angolan and what they hoped to gain from independence. A compilation of Angolan music is included in CD format. Marissa J. Moorman presents a social and cultural history of the relationship between Angolan culture and politics. She argues that it was in and through popular urban music, produced mainly in the musseques (urban shantytowns) of the capital city, Luanda, that Angolans forged the nation and developed expectations about nationalism. Through careful archival work and extensive interviews with musicians and those who attended performances in bars, community centers, and cinemas, Moorman explores the ways in which the urban poor imagined the nation. The spread of radio technology and the establishment of a recording industry in the early 1970s reterritorialized an urban-produced sound and cultural ethos by transporting music throughout the country. When the formerly exiled independent movements returned to Angola in 1975, they found a population receptive to their nationalist message but with different expectations about the promises of independence. In producing and consuming music, Angolans formed a new image of independence and nationalist politics.

A Political History of the Civil War in Angola, 1974-1990

Author : W. Martin James III
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351534661
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Book Synopsis A Political History of the Civil War in Angola, 1974-1990 by : W. Martin James III

Download or read book A Political History of the Civil War in Angola, 1974-1990 written by W. Martin James III and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-04 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Portugal's colonial rule in Angola ended in 1974, three liberation groups-UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola), FNLA (National Front for the Liberation of Angola), and MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola)-agreed to a tripartite movement for the fledgling nation. Conflicts quickly arose and the MPLA, with Cuban and Soviet assistance, drove its rivals from the capital, instigating a civil war, which continues into three periods (1975-1991, 1992-94, and 1998-2002). This volume covers the first period, focusing on the political history of the UNITA movement and its struggles with the MPLA. The Angolan civil war was the product of personal jealousies, contrasting ideologies, and ethnic animosities. From its inception, the conflict between UNITA and Angola's Marxist government was an international affair involving the U. S., the USSR, China, and many African states: W. Martin James III, who wrote his book near the close of the first period of civil war, contends that despite Gorbachev's "new thinking" and talk of peaceful solutions to regional conflicts, Soviet policy toward Angola marked a reversion to the Brezhnev Doctrine. The biggest MPLA-Cuban offenses occurred during Gorbachev's tenure with Soviet advisers at the brigade level directing an MPLA offensive. American policy toward Angola is also examined here. This is the first book to emphasize the dynamic role of UNITA in the Angolan liberation movement. James acknowledges that the importance of foreign powers in guaranteeing a government of national reconciliation. Just as important are strategies of compromise requiring trust in a political context where it is violated and submission for the common good where defiance is a remnant of the colonial past. Foreign policy analysts, African area specialists, and scholars of post-colonial history find this volume indispensible.

Magnificent and Beggar Land

Author : Ricardo Soares de Oliveira
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190251417
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Magnificent and Beggar Land written by Ricardo Soares de Oliveira and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnificent and Beggar Land is a powerful account of fast-changing dynamics in Angola, an important African state that is a key exporter of oil and diamonds and a growing power on the continent. Based on three years of research and extensive first-hand knowledge of Angola, it documents the rise of a major economy and its insertion in the international system since it emerged in 2002 from one of Africa's longest and deadliest civil wars. The government, backed by a strategic alliance with China and working hand in glove with hundreds of thousands of expatriates, many from the former colonial power, Portugal, has pursued an ambitious agenda of state-led national reconstruction. This has resulted in double-digit growth in Sub-Saharan Africa's third largest economy and a state budget in excess of total western aid to the entire continent. Scarred by a history of slave trading, colonial plunder and war, Angolans now aspire to the building of a decent society. How has the regime, led by President José Eduardo dos Santos since 1979, dealt with these challenges, and can it deliver on popular expectations? Soares de Oliveira's book charts the remarkable course the country has taken in recent years.

Njinga of Angola

Author : Linda M. Heywood
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674237447
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book Njinga of Angola written by Linda M. Heywood and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of history’s most multifaceted rulers but little known in the West, Queen Njinga rivaled Elizabeth I and Catherine the Great in political cunning and military prowess. Today, she is revered in Angola as a heroine and honored in folk religions. Her complex legacy forms a crucial part of the collective memory of the Afro-Atlantic world.

The Ruling Elite of Singapore

Author : Michael D. Barr
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857735764
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book The Ruling Elite of Singapore written by Michael D. Barr and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Barr explores the complex and covert networks of power at work in one of the world's most prosperous countries - the city-state of Singapore. He argues that the contemporary networks of power are a deliberate project initiated and managed by Lee Kuan Yew - former prime minister and Singapore's 'founding father' - designed to empower himself and his family. Barr identifies the crucial institutions of power - including the country's sovereign wealth funds, and the government-linked companies - together with five critical features that form the key to understanding the nature of the networks. He provides an assessment of possible shifts of power within the elite in the wake of Lee Kuan Yew's son, Lee Hsien Loong, assuming power, and considers the possibility of a more fundamental democratic shift in Singapore's political system.

Changing the History of Africa

Author : David Deutschmann
Publisher : Ocean Press (AU)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Changing the History of Africa written by David Deutschmann and published by Ocean Press (AU). This book was released on 1989 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did more than 300,000 Cubans -- of all ages and professions, men and women, black and white -- volunteer to help defend Angola from repeated South African invasions? Was the presence of these Cuban forces in Angola an obstacle to Nambia's independence and peace in the region? Were they a threat to U.S. security as Washington often claimed? With contributions from Columbian writer Gabriel Garica Marquez, as well as Fidel Castro, Jorge Risquet, and Raul Casto, this book helps to provide a background to the events in southern Africa. It includes details of the battle of Cuito Cuanavale, in which South Africa was decisively defeated and which Fidal Castro has described as a turning point in the history of Africa. -- taken from back cover

A Short History of Modern Angola

Author : David Birmingham
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190613459
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Modern Angola written by David Birmingham and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history by celebrated Africanist David Birmingham begins in 1820 with the Portuguese attempt to create a third, African, empire after the virtual loss of Asia and America. In the nineteenth century the most valuable resource extracted from Angola was agricultural labor, first as privately owned slaves and later as conscript workers. The colony was managed by a few marine officers, by several hundred white political convicts, and by a couple of thousand black Angolans who had adopted Portuguese language and culture. The hub was the harbor city of Luanda which grew in the twentieth century to be a dynamic metropolis of several million people. The export of labor was gradually replaced when an agrarian revolution enabled white Portuguese immigrants to drive black Angolan laborers to produce sugar cane, cotton, maize and above all coffee. During the twentieth century Congo copper supplemented this wealth, by gem-quality diamonds, and by offshore oil. Although much of the countryside retained its dollar-a-day peasant economy, new wealth generated conflict which pitted white against black, north against south, coast against highland, American allies against Russian allies. The generation of warfare finally ended in 2002 when national reconstruction could begin on Portuguese colonial foundations.

The History of Angola

Author : Einar Felix Hansen
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The History of Angola written by Einar Felix Hansen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the captivating history and vibrant culture of Angola in this amazing text-only book. "The History of Angola" takes you on an immersive exploration of a nation filled with resilience, diversity, and enduring spirit. From ancient origins to modern-day evolution, this book offers a comprehensive narrative that unveils the intricate tapestry of Angola's past. Journey through the annals of time as you encounter the early inhabitants, the rise and fall of kingdoms, the arrival of Portuguese explorers, and the profound impact of the transatlantic slave trade. Witness pivotal moments in Angola's history, including the struggles for independence, the civil war, and the birth of the modern nation. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Angolan cuisine, and explore the nation's remarkable wildlife and biodiversity. Discover the historical significance of cities like Luanda and Benguela, and rediscover ancient roots in Mbanza Kongo. Dive into the unique culture of the Himba people in Cunene and explore must-visit cultural sites that showcase Angola's cultural treasures and natural wonders. This text-only book offers a deep and informative journey through Angola's past and present. It's an invitation to delve into a world of historical depth, cultural richness, and natural beauty, all within the confines of text that allows your imagination to paint the vivid pictures. If you're a history enthusiast, a traveler at heart, or simply someone eager to learn about the diverse cultures of the world, "The History of Angola" is the perfect addition to your reading collection. Join us on this literary voyage and uncover the untold stories of Angola that have shaped its remarkable identity. Buy your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Africa.

Angola Janga

Author : Marcelo D'Salete
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
ISBN 13 : 1683961919
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book Angola Janga written by Marcelo D'Salete and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An independent kingdom of runaway slaves founded in the late 16th century, Angola Janga was a beacon of freedom in a land plagued with oppression. In stark black ink and chiaroscuro panel compositions, D’Salete brings history to life; the painful stories of fugitive slaves on the run, the brutal raids by Portuguese colonists, and the tense power struggles within this precarious kingdom. At turns heartbreaking and empowering, Angola Janga sheds light on a long-overlooked moment of resistance against oppression.

Wildlife at War in Angola

Author : Brian J. Huntley
Publisher : Protea Boekhuis
ISBN 13 : 9781485306115
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Wildlife at War in Angola written by Brian J. Huntley and published by Protea Boekhuis. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Angola was once one of Africa's last great wildernesses. Gorillas and chimpanzees shared the pristine rainforests of Cabinda, giant sable antelope roamed the miombo woodlands of Luando, and the enigmatic Welwitschia mirabilis crowded the plains of the Namib. But war, intrigues and arrogance have resulted in the loss and near extinction of most of Angola's formerly abundant wildlife and the decay and erosion of a once endless Eden. From 1971 to 1975 Brian J. Huntley was ecologist for Angola's five major national parks, surveying the entire country and developing the country's conservation strategy. Integrating the historical, political, economic and environmental threads that account for Angola's post-colonial tragedy, Huntley describes in detail the wildlife, wild places and wild personalities that have occupied Angola's conservation landscape through four decades of war and a decade and a half of peace. Despite the loss of its innocence, Huntley believes that Angola can rebuild its national parks and save much of its wildlife and wilderness. As the popular Angolan motto goes: Esperanc̦a é a última coisa a morrer--hope is the last thing to die"--Page 4 of cover.

Historical Dictionary of Angola

Author : Susan Herlin Broadhead
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Angola written by Susan Herlin Broadhead and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although this Dictionary builds on Phyllis Martin's excellent first edition (Scarecrow, 1980), it is in many respects a new edition, reorganized, expanded, and updated. Includes a comprehensive introduction to the history of Angola; a detailed chronology, double-page maps and charts. ... extremely useful.... Greatly expanded and revised... reflecting the profound changes which have affected Angola... an invaluable introduction and guide.... --Jill R. Dias, JOURNAL OF AFRICAN HISTORY ... useful introduction, good maps, currency.... copious cross-references, and an excellent bibliography. --ARBA

Angola

Author : Tony Hodges
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Angola written by Tony Hodges and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive account of the profound changes in Angola's political economy.

Military History of Angola

Author : Miguel Júnior
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1546290974
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Military History of Angola written by Miguel Júnior and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work about the military history of Angola is formed by four parts and eight chapters. The first part covers the sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. The second part covers the twentieth century and, more concretely, the time from 1900 to 1960. The third part covers the period from 1961 to 1974, and the fourth part covers the period from 1975 to 1991.

Intonations

Author : Marissa Jean Moorman
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0821418238
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Intonations written by Marissa Jean Moorman and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intonations tells the story of how Angola's urban residents in the late colonial period (roughly 1945-74) used music to talk back to their colonial oppressors and, more importantly, to define what it meant to be Angolan and what they hoped to gain from independence. A compilation of Angolan music is included in CD format. Marissa J. Moorman presents a social and cultural history of the relationship between Angolan culture and politics. She argues that it was in and through popular urban music, produced mainly in the musseques (urban shantytowns) of the capital city, Luanda, that Angolans forged the nation and developed expectations about nationalism. Through careful archival work and extensive interviews with musicians and those who attended performances in bars, community centers, and cinemas, Moorman explores the ways in which the urban poor imagined the nation. The spread of radio technology and the establishment of a recording industry in the early 1970s reterritorialized an urban-produced sound and cultural ethos by transporting music throughout the country. When the formerly exiled independent movements returned to Angola in 1975, they found a population receptive to their nationalist message but with different expectations about the promises of independence. In producing and consuming music, Angolans formed a new image of independence and nationalist politics.

Colonialism, Ethnicity and War in Angola

Author : Vasco Martins
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000224791
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Colonialism, Ethnicity and War in Angola written by Vasco Martins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-19 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making a fresh contribution to our understanding of the history of Angola, this book explores the impact of social, political and economic change upon the largest ethnic group of the country, the Ovimbundu. Based on extensive fieldwork conducted in Angola, including oral testimonies and life stories, participant-observation, and archival materials, this book shifts the viewpoint from the colonial enterprise, international politics and ideological alignments to focus on African experiences and responses. The author analyses the transformations introduced by Christianity and colonialisation and how they contributed to politicised modern notions of ethnic identity, creating communal imaginaries that began manifesting during Angolan’s anti-colonial war. He then explains how the weaving of this ethno-political landscape assisted UNITA’s mobilisation of significant parts of the Ovimbundu during the civil-war, essentially deepening popular belief in the axiom Ovimbundu-UNITA, and how the latter created a national imaginary that echoed social anxieties and moral discourses. The book then explores the links between ethnicity, politics and war on the quality of post-war citizenship in Angola, particularly on people’s integration in the citizenry or marginalisation from it. Articulating a reading of ethnicity that connects high politics and elite based explanations with how ordinary people feel and discuss ethnicity, politics and citizenship, this book will be of interest to scholars of African history and politics, as well as ethnicity and nationalism.