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Eastern Africa Series

This series delves into the rich and diverse history and culture of Eastern Africa. It explores the intricate social structures, colonial impacts, and independence struggles across the region. Each installment offers a compelling look into the lives of its people, their traditions, and their resilience in the face of adversity. It's a journey of discovery, illuminating both the past and present of this fascinating part of the world.

Foundations of an African Civilisation
The African Garrison State
Dealing with Government in South Sudan
The Quest for Socialist Utopia
The Quest for Socialist Utopia

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  • The Quest for Socialist Utopia

    The Ethiopian Student Movement, C. 1960-1974

    • 317 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
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    The book offers a vibrant historical narrative detailing the emergence of Ethiopia's student movement, highlighting the author's personal involvement. It explores the movement's significant role in toppling the imperial regime and its lasting influence on the nation's trajectory. Through firsthand experiences, the author sheds light on the struggles and aspirations of the youth that contributed to a pivotal moment in Ethiopia's history.

    The Quest for Socialist Utopia

  • The Quest for Socialist Utopia

    • 317 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    A lively historical account of the rise of Ethiopia's student movement by one of those involved, its role in overthrowing the imperial regime, and its impact on the shaping of the country's future.

    The Quest for Socialist Utopia

  • Dealing with Government in South Sudan

    • 271 pages
    • 10 hours of reading

    Essential reading for scholars of Sudan, of Africa and of local governance, as well as policy-makers and practitioners, this study explores chiefly authority in South Sudan from its historical origins and evolution under colonial, postcolonial and military rule, to its current roles and value in the newly independent country.

    Dealing with Government in South Sudan

  • The African Garrison State

    • 223 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    This book offers an in-depth analysis of how Eritrea's promising beginnings in 1991 deteriorated, leading to its emergence as a highly authoritarian, militarized, and isolated nation with severe human rights violations.

    The African Garrison State