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African states and rulers

Begins with an overview of African geopolitical history. Entries include the official name of the country or state, dates of the name, location, capital, and alternative names including cross-references to previous and later changes. Includes a Chronology of events across the continent, an index of rulers by name, a chart of colonial powers and their African holdings and African nations' dates of admission to the U. N.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 420 pages

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