A History of the Colonization of Africa by Alien Races - Softcover

Johnston, Harry H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521231280 ISBN 13: 9780521231282

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Sir Harry Johnston (1858-1927) is remembered as a key figure in the New Colonial period of the late nineteenth century. This volume forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series and expresses Johnston's perspective on the process of African colonization. Whilst areas of the book are inevitably outdated, it remains an invaluable document of the colonial age, and its mindset, written from first-hand experience. This 1913 edition includes extensive changes from the 1899 original, reflecting the author's wish for the text to remain relevant to the contemporary political context. It will be an important resource for anyone with an interest in Africa, colonial history and historiography.

About this title

Book Description:

Sir Harry Johnston (1858-1927) is a key figure in the New Colonial period of the late nineteenth century. Part of the Cambridge Historical Series, this 1913 edition extensively changes the 1899 original, expressing Johnston's perspective on African colonization and reflecting his wish for the text to remain relevant to the contemporary political context.

About the Author:

Sir Henry "Harry" Hamilton Johnston GCMG KCB (June 12, 1858 – July 31, 1927), was a British explorer, botanist, artist, linguist and colonial administrator, one of the key players in the "Scramble for Africa" that occurred at the end of the 19th century. Born at Kennington Park, south London, he attended Stockwell grammar school and then King's College London, followed by four years studying painting at the Royal Academy. In connection with his study he travelled to Europe and North Africa, visiting the little-known (by Europeans) interior of Tunisia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0521231280
• ISBN 13: 9780521231282
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 538