Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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This book looks at 55 years of independence, over eight decades of colonial rule, and earlier kingdoms and groups that shared the Congolese territory. This fourth edition highlights new developments and the increasing importance of the DRC in the Great Lakes Region and Africa, in particular, as well as its important role in the international environment..

This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreword Jon Woronoff
Preface
Acknowledgments
Reader’s Note
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Guide to Name Changes
Maps
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix A: Evolution of Congo Provinces
Appendix B: Rulers of Congo, 1885-1960
Appendix C: Rulers of Congo, 1960-2015
Bibliography
About the Author

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Published Nov 18 2016
Format Hardback
Edition 4th
Extent 770
ISBN 9781442273153
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Illustrations 2 maps; 16 tables; 15 graphs
Dimensions 239 x 156 mm
Series Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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