African History through Sources recounts the History of Colonial Africa through more than 100 primary sources produced by a variety of actors: ordinary men and women, the educated elite, and Colonial officials.
Entries are drawn from all around sub-Saharan Africa, and many have been translated.
Including official documents, as well as interviews, memoirs, lyrics, and photographs, the book balances coverage of the state and economy with attention to daily life, family life, and cultural change.
African History through Sources recounts the History of Colonial Africa through more than 100 primary sources produced by a variety of actors: ordinary men and women, the educated elite, and Colonial officials