The Oxford Handbook of Modern African History represents an invaluable tool for historians and others in the field of African studies. This collection of essays, produced by some of the finest scholars currently working in the field, provides the latest insights into, and interpretations of, the history of Africa - a continent with a rich and complex past. An understanding of this past is essential to gain perspective on Africa's current challenges, and this accessible and comprehensive volume will allow readers to explore various aspects - political, economic, social, and cultural -...

The life story of the Academy Award winning actor, fully updated to include Michael's brave and ongoing cancer battleMichael Douglas isa Hollywood son who waged a battle against the odds to achieve his fame and fortune, and has kept on fighting with every challenge he faces" "here is his compelling and remarkable story. It details how, in the shadow of his father Kirk's overpowering fame, Douglas forged a career for himself and became recognized in his own right as an award-winning actor and producer. The toll fame has taken on Michael's personal life is also discussed his struggles with...

This text gathers the testimonies of numerous veterans of the Parachute Regiment and provides first-hand accounts of the major events in their history, including an investigation into the events of 'Bloody Sunday'.