Warfare in independent Africa /
Reno, William, 1962-
Warfare in independent Africa / William Reno. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011. - xxii 271 p. ; 24 cm. - New approaches to African history ; 5 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-262) and index.
Machine generated contents note: 1. The evolution of warfare; 2. Ant i-colonial rebels; 3. Majority rule rebels; 4 Reform rebels; 5. Warlord rebels; 6. Parochial rebels; Conclusion: the past and future of warfar e in Africa.
"This book surveys the history of armed conflict in Africa in the pe riod since decolonization and independence"-- "This book surveys the history of armed conflict in Africa in the pe riod since decolonization and independence. The number of post-independ ence conflicts in Africa has been considerable, and this book introduce s to readers a comprehensive analysis of their causes and character. Tr acing the evolution of warfare from anti-colonial and anti-apartheid ca mpaigns to complex conflicts in which factionalized armies, militias, a nd rebel groups fight with each other and prey upon non-combatants, it allows the readers a new perspective to understand violence on the cont inent. The book is written to appeal not only to students of history an d African politics, but also to experts in the policy community, the mi litary, and humanitarian agencies"--
9780521615525 (paperback)
2011-001943
Violence--History--Africa-- 20th century.
Africa--History, Military-- 20th century.
Africa--History-- 1960-
355.0096
Warfare in independent Africa / William Reno. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011. - xxii 271 p. ; 24 cm. - New approaches to African history ; 5 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-262) and index.
Machine generated contents note: 1. The evolution of warfare; 2. Ant i-colonial rebels; 3. Majority rule rebels; 4 Reform rebels; 5. Warlord rebels; 6. Parochial rebels; Conclusion: the past and future of warfar e in Africa.
"This book surveys the history of armed conflict in Africa in the pe riod since decolonization and independence"-- "This book surveys the history of armed conflict in Africa in the pe riod since decolonization and independence. The number of post-independ ence conflicts in Africa has been considerable, and this book introduce s to readers a comprehensive analysis of their causes and character. Tr acing the evolution of warfare from anti-colonial and anti-apartheid ca mpaigns to complex conflicts in which factionalized armies, militias, a nd rebel groups fight with each other and prey upon non-combatants, it allows the readers a new perspective to understand violence on the cont inent. The book is written to appeal not only to students of history an d African politics, but also to experts in the policy community, the mi litary, and humanitarian agencies"--
9780521615525 (paperback)
2011-001943
Violence--History--Africa-- 20th century.
Africa--History, Military-- 20th century.
Africa--History-- 1960-
355.0096