Botswana

A Short Political History
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-61689-6
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 252 g

Reihe: Studies in African History

Originally published in 1974, this book is a readable account of Botswana from the time of the first European visitors to the modern era of emergence as an independent African state. The book describes the condition of the people as it was recorded by the early travellers, the coming of the Christian missionaries and the influence of such men as Robert Moffat, John Mackenzie and David Livingstone. It discusses the effects of Boer pressure on the tribal land, British intervention and the establishment of a British protectorate, finally describing the birth of the Republic, its nature and constitution. The book assesses Botswana’s relations with other African states, particularly South Africa.

Zielgruppe

General, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sillery, Anthony

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Historische & Regionale Volkskunde
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Country and People 2. The Missionaries 3. The Great Trek – Livingstone – The Tswana at Mid-Century 4. The Matabele and Kololo Missions – Troubled Times 5. John Mackenzie – The Protectorate 6. The Warren Expedition 7. The British South Africa Company 8. Communications and Concessions 9. Three Chiefs Call on Mr Chamberlain 10. Pestilence and Famine – Domestic Issues – The Question of Transfer 11. Political Changes 12. The Economy and Social Services – World War II 13. The Seretse Affair – Finance and Economics 14. Independence 15. Modern Times 16. Conclusion.