Italian Explorers In Africa (1891)

By Sofia Bompiani

Book Overview

Italian Explorers in Africa is a historical book written by Sofia Bompiani in 1891. The book is about the Italian explorers who ventured into Africa during the 19th century. It provides a detailed account of the expeditions undertaken by these explorers, their struggles, and their achievements. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the late 1800s, when Italy was trying to establish its presence in Africa. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular explorer and their journey into Africa. It covers the explorations of famous Italian explorers such as Pietro di Brazza, Oreste Baratieri, and Giuseppe Arnaud. The author describes the challenges these explorers faced, such as navigating through difficult terrain, dealing with hostile tribes, and overcoming diseases. The book also sheds light on the political and economic motivations behind Italy's exploration of Africa. It discusses how Italy was trying to establish itself as a colonial power and how the explorers played a crucial role in achieving this goal. The author also examines the impact of Italian exploration on Africa and its people. Overall, Italian Explorers in Africa is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into Italy's exploration of Africa during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, exploration, or colonialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143708284X
• ISBN13: 9781437082845
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"