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Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone
C. Magbaily Fyle
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone
Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 344 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFD; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 151 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
Sierra Leone was founded, albeit under British control, with the highest hopes of being a refuge for liberated Africans and freed slaves. When the country received its independence, hopes for the future grew even stronger. Alas, its expectations came crashing down when the country's situation grew steadily worse after repeated military interventions and a devastating ten-year civil war that raged throughout the 1990s. Now that the war is over, there is once again renewed cause for optimism about the country's future, as Sierra Leone becomes an active participant in African and world affairs. This new edition is based primarily on recent research on the country, but covers the earliest known inhabitants, the colonial era, and the period of independence including the very confusing turmoil of the recent past. The chronology briefly traces its history and the introduction provides an essential overview of all the recent developments in the country. Hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries describe significant leaders, events, political parties and movements, ethnic groups, and related political, economic, and social aspects. A bibliography is included to facilitate further research.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810853393
SKU
V9780810853393
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99-15
About C. Magbaily Fyle
C. Magbaily Fyle is Professor in the African American Studies and African Studies Departments at the Ohio State University. He has also held positions as Professor of History and African Studies, Director of the Institute of African Studies, and Dean of the Arts Faculty at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone
Professor Fyle has done an excellent job and we are indebted to him for both simplifying and deepening our understanding of the country. This book is essential stock...
s, Vol. 21, No. 6 (2007)
Comprehensive and well written.
American Reference Books Annual, March 2009
With a focus on recent decades, this reference for students, researchers, and general readers traces the history of Sierra Leone from its earliest known inhabitants to the present day. It contains several hundred alphabetically arranged entries describingcrucial events, ethnic groups, movements, political parties, and significant persons. Also included are a chronology, maps, and tables of Sierra Leone's governors, heads of state, and chiefdoms and paramount chiefs. Fyle (Ohio State U.) is also the author of The History of Sierra Leone: A Concise Introduction.
Reference and Research Book News, August 2006
With a focus on recent decades, this reference for students, researchers, and general readers traces the history of Sierra Leone from its earliest known inhabitants to the present day. It contains several hundred alphabetically arranged entries describing crucial events, ethnic groups, movements, political parties, and significant persons. Also included are a chronology, maps, and tables of Sierra Leone's governors, heads of state, and chiefdoms and paramount chiefs. Fyle (Ohio State U.) is also the author of The History of Sierra Leone: A Concise Introduction.
Reference and Research Book News, August 2006
s, Vol. 21, No. 6 (2007)
Comprehensive and well written.
American Reference Books Annual, March 2009
With a focus on recent decades, this reference for students, researchers, and general readers traces the history of Sierra Leone from its earliest known inhabitants to the present day. It contains several hundred alphabetically arranged entries describingcrucial events, ethnic groups, movements, political parties, and significant persons. Also included are a chronology, maps, and tables of Sierra Leone's governors, heads of state, and chiefdoms and paramount chiefs. Fyle (Ohio State U.) is also the author of The History of Sierra Leone: A Concise Introduction.
Reference and Research Book News, August 2006
With a focus on recent decades, this reference for students, researchers, and general readers traces the history of Sierra Leone from its earliest known inhabitants to the present day. It contains several hundred alphabetically arranged entries describing crucial events, ethnic groups, movements, political parties, and significant persons. Also included are a chronology, maps, and tables of Sierra Leone's governors, heads of state, and chiefdoms and paramount chiefs. Fyle (Ohio State U.) is also the author of The History of Sierra Leone: A Concise Introduction.
Reference and Research Book News, August 2006