Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) （3RD）

Denzer, LaRay/ Skinner, David E.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers（2025/12発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 400 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781538124468
• DDC分類 966.4003

Full Description

Sierra Leone was founded as a refuge for emancipated slaves in the late 18th century and is an important case study for contemporary global issues. The region in which the country is located was important for the early migration and settlement of diverse cultures throughout western Africa. The dictionary offers information and analysis about the territory's ethnographic, economic, social, and political characteristics from early times to the present.

Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sierra Leone.

Contents

Acknowledgement
Acronyms And Abbreviations
Maps
Chronology
Introduction
The Dictionary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
Appendix K
Appendix L
Bibliography
About the Author