African History through Sources: Volume 1, Colonial Contexts and Everyday Experiences, c.1850-1946(English, Hardcover, Jacobs Nancy J.)

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African History through Sources: Volume 1, Colonial Contexts and Everyday Experiences, c.1850-1946(English, Hardcover, Jacobs Nancy J.) is written by Jacobs Nancy J. and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1107030897 (ISBN 10) and 9781107030893 (ISBN 13).

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. 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. Entries are drawn from all around sub-Saharan Africa, and many have been translated into English for the first time. Introductions to each source and chapter provide context and identify themes. African History through Sources allows readers to analyze change, understand perspectives, and imagine everyday life during an extraordinary time.