Christopher C. Saunders Livres

A comprehensive, wide-ranging dictionary intended for students, libraries and the general reader.

A Cold War perspective is increasingly seen as inadequate for understanding the complex geographies and multipolar actions shaped by the movement of individuals and ideas between Africa and the East during Africa's independence era. This volume adopts an interdisciplinary, transregional approach to illuminate the roles of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union in Africa's decolonisation. Building on themes from a previous collection of essays, twelve case studies by authors from various countries utilize new sources to investigate the connections between African liberation movements and the socialist bloc, some of which still impact current relationships. The chapters are organized around three main themes: Reconsiderations, Resources, and Reverberations, relevant across multiple scholarly fields, including Global Studies and African Studies. By accessing newly opened archives and employing diverse language sources, the chapters critique past research shortcomings and propose new avenues for exploration (Reconsiderations). They examine the resources available to those involved in decolonisation, both material and intellectual, and highlight what individuals may be intentionally excluded from accessing (Resources). Lastly, the studies emphasize the historicity of these processes, revealing gaps in international support and ongoing repercussions (Reverberations). Together, these themes address how new findings are reshaping histori