Political Identity and Conflict in Central Angola, 1975-2002

ISBN-13: 9781108468862 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 203 str.

Justin Pearce

Opis

This book examines the internal politics of the war that divided Angola for over a quarter-century after its independence.

Recenzje

'Justin Pearce's work on political identity adds to the group of recent books on Angola that have broken new ground and shed new light on conflict, politics, identity and the dynamics of rule in Angola.' Africa - News and Analysis (africajournalismtheworld.com)

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Anti-colonial mobilisation and the Portuguese exodus; 2. UNITA, 1975–6: from the cities to the 'Long March'; 3. The MPLA and urban state making; 4. Migration, relocation and identity; 5. UNITA in the Central Highlands, 1976–91; 6. UNITA at Jamba; 7. The war of the cities; 8. UNITA's last redoubts; 9. The Luena agreement and politics today.