Author: Gerhard Seibert
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527572935
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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The twin-island state of São Tomé and Príncipe, located in the Gulf of Guinea, is the second smallest African country, after the Seychelles. The essays of this collection highlight crucial periods and important events in the country’s varied and eventful history, which spans more than 500 years. Portugal colonised the islands twice in significantly different economic and historical contexts: first, in the sixteenth century during its maritime expansion, and secondly in the latter half of the nineteenth century, at the beginning of the colonisation of Africa by European powers. In these two periods, the small islands played a pioneering role in the economic history of sugar and cocoa, respectively. Following independence in 1975, the country’s economic development has fallen far short of expectations and consequently its dependence on foreign aid has persisted. Nevertheless, external observers have considered the archipelago of 225,000 inhabitants to be a model of parliamentary democracy in Africa.
Author: Matthias Basedau
Publisher: GIGA-Hamburg
ISBN: 9783928049917
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Author: Robert Garfield
Publisher: Mellen University Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 380
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This text is the history of the Portuguese island of Sao Tome from its discovery in 1470 to 1655 - its internal social and economic development and changing relations with the African mainland and the world trade system. Settled by Portuguese criminals, prostitutes, children of Jews, and African slaves, their mulatto descendents became a wealthy sugar-growing planter class, Europe's leading sugar suppliers in the 16th century.
Author: Thomas M. Leonard
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135205159
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1902
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A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference Title The Encyclopedia of the Developing World is a comprehensive work on the historical and current status of developing countries. Containing more than 750 entries, the Encyclopedia encompasses primarily the years since 1945 and defines development broadly, addressing not only economics but also civil society and social progress. Entries cover the most important theories and measurements of development; relate historical events, movements, and concepts to development both internationally and regionally where applicable; examine the contributions of the most important persons and organizations; and detail the progress made within geographic regions and by individual countries.
Author: Saul Bernard Cohen
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231145541
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 4454
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A geographical encyclopedia of world place names contains alphabetized entries with detailed statistics on location, name pronunciation, topography, history, and economic and cultural points of interest.
Author: Kevin Shillington
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135456704
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1908
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Covering the entire continent from Morocco, Libya, and Egypt in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south, and the surrounding islands from Cape Verde in the west to Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles in the east, the Encyclopedia of African History is a new A-Z reference resource on the history of the entire African continent. With entries ranging from the earliest evolution of human beings in Africa to the beginning of the twenty-first century, this comprehensive three volume Encyclopedia is the first reference of this scale and scope. Also includes 99 maps.
Author: United States. Joint Publications Research Service
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 968
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Author: Tony Hodges
Publisher: Westview Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 202
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Author: Stephen Adebanji Akintoye
Publisher: London : Longman
ISBN: 9780582601277
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Author: Kathleen Becker
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 9781841622163
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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This is the first stand-alone guide to Africa's second-smallest country, São Tomé & Príncipe, renowned for its enticing blend of African, Portuguese and Caribbean culture.
