Martin Meredith Livres

Reviewers Hailed the Fate of Africa as one of the decade's most important works on Africa when it was first published. Now author Martin Meredith has revised this classic history to incorporate important recent developments, including the Darfur crisis in Sudan, Robert Mugabe's continued destructive rule in Zimbabwe, controversies over Western aid and exploitation of Africa's resources, the growing importance and influence of China, and the democratic movement roiling the North African countries of Tunisia and Egypt.

In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith, bestselling author of The State of Africa, follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he traces the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires; the spread of Christianity and Islam; the enduring quest for gold and other riches; the exploits of explorers and missionaries; and the impact of European colonisation. He examines, too, the fate of modern African states and concludes with a glimpse into their future. This is history on an epic scale.

Covering the eventful four decades leading up to the establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1910, this book covers some of the most iconic tales of imperial history.

By the author of The Fate of Africa: an updated and fully revised edition of the best argued and best written indictment [of Mugabe] yet.--The Economist

Africa does not give up its secrets easily. Buried there lie answers to the origins of humankind. After a century of investigation, scientists have transformed our understanding about the beginnings of human life.

Sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island for his part in organizing armed rebellion against South Africa's white rulers, Nelson Mandela stayed faithful to his goal of a peaceful, non-racial democracy, and became for many the symbol of hope for their country at the mercy of Apartheid. His release, 27 years later, had a profound effect on his former adversaries and led to a negotiated settlement.

Seit Jahrtausenden fasziniert der akrikanische Elefant durch seine Kraft und sein Sozialverhalten. Er steht wie kein anderes Lebewesen für die Größe, aber auch für die Unterwerfung und Ausbeutung Akfrikas.§Der Autor entführt auf seiner Lese-Safarai in die aufregende Welt eines der ältesten Gefährten der Menschheit - ein ungewöhnlicher Blick auf die afrikanische Geschichte und ein eindringliches Plädoyer für den Artenschutz.