Nigeria and World War II: Colonialism, Empire, and Global Conflict

ISBN-13: 9781108425803 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 310 str.

Chima J. Korieh

Opis

A sophisticated history of colonial interactions in Nigeria during World War II drawing on hitherto unexplored archival resources.

Recenzje

'This competent book contributes significantly to the understanding of the late colonial period in Nigeria.' T. O. Falola, Choice

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Fighting for the world: imperialism, wartime policy, and colonial subjects; 2. For king and country: colonial subjects, and wartime intellectualism; 3. The home front: colonial subjects and the burden of empire; 4. Voices of protest: austerity, regulations, and social protest; 5. The Second World War and its aftermath; 6. Conclusion.