Themes of African History Since 1871

This is a survey course which analyses major developments in the History of Africa from the scramble for and partition of Africa to present day independent Africa.

1. New Imperialism:  background to the scramble and partition of Africa.
2. The Scramble and partition of Africa: the various schools of thought.
3. Colonization of Africa: The various methods – conquest pacification and “Treaty” making.
4. The Impact of Colonial rule on Africa: effect on indigenous African political, social and economic institutions.