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Peacekeepers, Politicians and Warlords
United Nations University Press 2000; US$ 19.95Recording or assessing a wide canvas of concurrently running events is difficult, as a crisis and the international response to it develop in stages. This work sets out to record the environment of the Cotonou Agreement by interviewing officials in situ while the past was still fresh. more...
Nigerian Historical Studies
Taylor and Francis 1979; US$ 116.95The collection of writings brought together in this book was written within the last ten years in different circumstances and for different purposes. However, they have one thing in common: they were intended to shed new light, or strike new depths, or widen scope of knowledge on some aspects of Nigerian history in the context of the author?s researches. Certainly... more...
Mobutu's Totalitarian Political System
Taylor and Francis 2006; US$ 44.95Mobutu's political system, inaugurated in 1965 and lasting more than three decades, met all the characteristics of totalitarianism. This study shows that the failures and misdeeds of Mobutu's system were clear evidence that it lacked an African-centred vision and did not put the interests of the African people of Congo (formerly Zaire) at the centre... more...
Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself
Nomad Press 2007; US$ 11.95From reed boats, papyrus, and amulets to pyramids, pharaohs, and mummies, this interactive activity book explores the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians with more than two dozen hands-on projects. The text covers ancient Egyptian food and housing, games and toys, farming, medicine, clothing and jewelry, as well as gods, pharaohs, hieroglyphs,... more...
The Congo Wars
Zed Books 2007; US$ 32.95Since 1996 war has raged in the Congo while the world has looked away. Waves of armed conflict and atrocities against civilians have resulted in over three million casualties, making this one of the bloodiest yet least understood conflicts of recent times. In The Congo Wars, Thomas Turner provides the first in-depth analysis of what happened. The book... more...
The Congo
Zed Books 2006; US$ 35.00This is an immensely readable, radical introduction to the Congo that pays attention to the importance of economic production for social organization. It traces the story of the Congo from the unleashing of King Leopards fury across the region in the 19th century, to the Western-sponsored murder of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, to the war that has... more...
Pyramid
Dorling Kindersley 2006; US$ 15.99A completely unique approach to illustrated reference, DK's Navigator series uses panoramic storyboard sequences to help readers dive into the pages in a whole new way. Cutting edge digital illustrations reveal the natural world as never before. Text follows a graphic pathway to guide readers through each subject. Illustrations connect every page to... more...
A History of Nigeria
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 23.00An exploration of Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial past, and its journey from independence to statehood. more...
Nigeria
Infobase Publishing 2003; US$ 30.00- Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture - Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery - Maps reflect current political boundaries more...









