The Price Of Africa (1902)

By S. Earl Taylor

Book Overview

The Price of Africa is a historical non-fiction book written by Stephen Earl Taylor and published in 1902. The book chronicles the history of Africa from the 15th century to the early 20th century, focusing on the European colonization of the continent and the impact it had on African societies and cultures.The book begins with an overview of Africa's pre-colonial history, including the rise and fall of various empires and kingdoms. It then delves into the period of European exploration and trade along the African coast, and the subsequent scramble for Africa that saw European powers carving up the continent into colonies.Taylor explores the various economic, political, and social factors that drove European colonization, as well as the resistance put up by African societies. He also examines the impact of colonization on African economies, cultures, and political systems, and the legacy of colonialism that persists to this day.Throughout the book, Taylor draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of Africa's colonial history. The Price of Africa is a comprehensive and insightful work that sheds light on a crucial period in African history and its lasting impact on the continent.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: 1165096137
• ISBN13: 9781165096138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"