Colonial Africa

Bloomsbury presents China's African Empire, written and read by Paul Kenyon. 'A must read' Peter Frankopan From the bestselling author of Dictatorland, this is the long and turbulent history of China’s growing influence over African states. People are increasingly fascinated by – and...

**DREAM COUNT, the searing new bestselling novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is out now!** THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION ‘WINNER OF WINNERS’ One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' ‘A literary masterpiece’ DAILY MAIL ‘An immense achievement’ OBSERVER In 1960s Nigeria...

From the author of 1491—the best-selling study of the pre-Columbian Americas—a deeply engaging new history of the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs. More than 200 million years ago, geological forces split apart the continents. Isolated from each other, the two...

A revelatory account of how African Independence was systematically undermined by the United States. "Fascinating information, original research, and bold ideas." —NPR "A triumph of archival research." —Jacobin In 1958 in Accra, Ghana, the Hands Off Africa conference brought together the...

Ronnie Archer-Morgan narrates this major new history of how African nations sought to reclaim the art looted by Western colonial powers For decades, African nations have fought for the return of countless works of art stolen during the colonial era and placed in Western museums. In Africa's...

In this widely acclaimed modern classic, Graham Greene delves deep into character to tell the dramatic, suspenseful story of a good man’s conflict between passion and faith. A police commissioner in a British-governed, war-torn West African state, Scobie is bound by the strictest integrity and...

Un viaggio epico nella storia africana, dall'ascesa dei primi regni allo scontro con colonialismo e apartheid. Perfetto per accompagnare i tuoi tragitti quotidiani, questo ascolto immersivo trasforma i paesaggi dell'Africa australe in un vivido teatro di conquiste, rivoluzioni e reti commerciali...

El choque entre el imperialismo europeo y la resistencia africana transformó la historia geopolítica para siempre. Ideal para quienes buscan una escucha reflexiva durante sus trayectos diarios, esta obra revela que la colonización no cayó sobre un territorio vacío. Los imperios se...

Bloomsbury presents Settlers written and read by Jimi Famurewa. A journey into the extraordinary, vibrant world of Black African London which is shaping modern Britain. What makes a Londoner? What is it to be Black, African and British? And how can we understand the many tangled roots of our...

Famed historian and author of the groundbreaking "The Case for Colonialism" demonstrates that, contary to modern presuppositions, German colonialism from its early roots to the mid-twentieth century was overall a force for good in the world where development was encouraged and native governance...

Hamburg 1888: After thirty prosperous years, coffee importer Peter Hansen & Sons faces hard times - and certain bankruptcy - unless three brothers can make savvy moves to save the faltering business after their father’s untimely death. For Robert Hansen, that means meeting changing demands by following the future from Vienna to Africa. He relocates his family to the German colony of Cameroon and takes ownership of a cocoa plantation. With a spirit as adventurous as her father’s, Robert’s fifteen-year-old daughter Luise discovers an exciting new world.

A ganância de um único monarca transformou a África Central num dos mais sombrios impérios de exploração colonial e terror da história. Mergulhe nesta narrativa histórica tensa durante o seu deslocamento diário e compreenda como a busca implacável por lucro dizimou populações...

Descifra el impacto del imperialismo en la historia de África, donde la codicia desató una explotación colonial atroz. Este relato inmersivo desvela cómo el rey Leopoldo II transformó una sociedad diversa en su dominio mediante el terror. Es una escucha cautivadora para quienes buscan...

L'inganno di una falsa missione filantropica nascondeva uno dei sistemi coloniali più spietati della storia moderna. Immergiti in una ricostruzione storica intensa e drammatica che squarcia il velo sulle origini delle disuguaglianze globali. Un ascolto profondo per chi cerca la verità dietro...

Trace the epic African history of human evolution, colonial resistance, and cultural triumph at the dawn of humankind. Perfect for your daily commute or an educational weekend listening escape, this fast-paced historical narrative transports you directly to the sweeping escarpments of the Rift...

Experience a gripping military history where indigenous warriors face the industrial might of a ruthless global empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this tense and dramatic narrative transports you straight to the battlefields of nineteenth-century southern Africa. Witness a tragic collision...

"Narrator Billie Fulford-Brown's delightful British accent adds realism to the true story of Olive MacLeod, a Victorian-era woman who followed her heart to Africa." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner From the Edgar-nominated author of the bestselling Mrs. Sherlock Holmes comes the...

FROM THE WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE and author of EAST WEST STREET THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Should be read by anyone who cares about justice, humanity and human rights' Elif Shafak 'An essential account' Sunday Times 'Powerful and persuasive . . . superb' Abdulrazak Gurnah...

Dive into sweeping African history, from the dawn of human origins to the rise of a modern economic powerhouse. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive narrative transports you across the ancient East African savannahs where our earliest ancestors first walked. Feel the awe-inspiring...

Explore dramatic African history and reclaim an ancient stone empire's legacy in this gripping audiobook. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning, this immersive account shatters colonial myths to reveal the wondrous truth behind one of the world's most contested archaeological...