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Pai-ch'i-erh Tai-wei-hsün

    9. listopad 1914 – 9. červenec 2010

    Tento britský historik a spisovatel je předním odborníkem na africkou historii, zejména na portugalskou Afriku před revolucí karafiátů v roce 1974. Jeho díla se zaměřují na témata kolonialismu, emancipace afrických národů a na kritické zhodnocení dopadu moderního státnictví na kontinent. Klade důraz na africké úspěchy před kolonialismem a na zhoubné účinky transatlantického obchodu s otroky. Jeho práce, oceňované pro svůj hluboký vhled a nezaujatý přístup, jsou povinnou četbou na mnoha britských univerzitách a z něj činí celosvětově uznávaného experta na africké dějiny.

    Pai-ch'i-erh Tai-wei-hsün
    Africká minulost
    Peřeje
    Zlatý roh
    Objevení staré Afriky
    Černá paní
    Linda a Jakub
    • 2021
    • 2017

      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 Sky
    • 2015

      Modern Africa

      A Social and Political History

      • 312 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      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 Africa
    • 1998

      West Africa before the Colonial Era

      A History to 1850

      • 272 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení
      3,8(26)Ohodnotit

      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 Era
    • 1995

      Africa in History

      • 480 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení
      3,8(18)Ohodnotit

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

      Africa in History
    • 1994

      Modern Africa

      • 312 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,9(45)Ohodnotit

      Basil Davidson's famous book -- now updated in a welcome Third Edition -- reviews the social and political history of Africa in the twentieth century. It takes the reader from the colonial era through the liberation movements to independence and beyond. It faces squarely the disappointments and breakdowns that have dulled the early successes of the post-colonial era; yet, for all the sorrows and uncertainties of Africa today, Basil Davidson shows how much has been achieved since decolonization, and the mood of his new final chapter is hopeful and buoyant.

      Modern Africa
    • 1978
    • 1976

      Ghana

      An African Portrait

      • 159 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení
      Ghana
    • 1972

      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 Continent