The history of southern Africa
By: edited by Amy McKenna
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The Britannica guide to Africa; Britannica guide to Africa
Publisher: Britannica Educational Pub., in association with Rosen Educational Services
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781615303984; 9781615303120
Subjects: Southern Africa; History; General; HISTORY
Description: The history of southern Africa is marked by both the convergence and divergence of diverse cultures. Clashes between European settlers and indigenous peoples throughout this section of the continent were common. At stake were rights to a wealth of natural resources and, as time went by, independence. This volume surveys the often volatile histories of each country in the region and introduces readers to the diversity of peoples that are an important element of each country's past and future.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-216) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1 EARLY HISTORY; CHAPTER 2 EUROPEAN AND AFRICAN INTERACTION; CHAPTER 3 SOUTHERN AFRICA FROM 1899 THROUGH DECOLONIZATION; CHAPTER 4 ANGOLA; CHAPTER 5 BOTSWANA; CHAPTER 6 LESOTHO; CHAPTER 7 MALAWI; CHAPTER 8 MOZAMBIQUE; CHAPTER 9 NAMIBIA; CHAPTER 10 SOUTH AFRICA; CHAPTER 11 SWAZILAND; CHAPTER 12 ZAMBIA; CHAPTER 13 ZIMBABWE; CONCLUSION; GLOSSARY; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; BACK COVER.