An Economic History of Central Niger


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An Economic History of Nigeria, 1860-1960


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Survey of Nigeria from 1860 to 1960 - covers demographic aspects and geographical aspects, social structure, political system, economic conditions under colonialism and independence, the role of UK, economic policy, fiscal policy, transport, communication, agricultural development, industrial development, financial aspects, trade, education, employment, the cooperative movement, etc. Bibliography pp. 417 to 440, maps, references and statistical tables.




An Economic History of Tropical Africa: The pre-colonial period


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These articles cover: early agricultural development; history of agricultural crops; patterns of land use and tenure; introduction and use of metals; economic and technological aspects of the Iron Age; patterns of trade; trade routes and centres; and media of exchange.







A Modern Economic History of Africa: The nineteenth century


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The nineteenth century in Africa was a time of revolution and tumultuous change in virtually all spheres. Violent dry spells, the staggered abolition of the slave trade, mass migrations and an influx of new settlers characterized the century. Regional trade links grew stronger and spread further. The century also saw the beginnings of the ruthless and bloody quest for foreign dominion.




African Economic History


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The first comprehensive study of Africa's economic history, beginning with the origins of domesticated food production and concluding with the attainment of political independence. The author draws insights from both liberal and Marxist approaches without adopting either one. The book's particular strengths lie in Austen's balance of cultural and geographical areas, his analysis of trade and commerce, and his portrayal of emerging regional economies.




An Economic and Social History of the Netherlands, 1800–1920


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An Economic and Social History of the Netherlands, 1800–1920 provides a comprehensive account of Dutch history from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century, examining population and health, the economy, and socio-political history. The Dutch experience in this period is fascinating and instructive: the country saw extremely rapid population growth, awesome death rates, staggering fertility, some of the fastest economic growth in the world, a uniquely large and efficient service sector, a vast and profitable overseas empire, characteristic 'pillarization', and relative tolerance. Michael Wintle also examines the lives of ordinary people: what they ate, how much they earned, what they thought about public affairs, and how they wooed and wed. This book will be of central importance to Dutch specialists, as well as European historians more generally.