A History of Africa 1840-1914

A History of Africa 1840-1914: Volume One 1840-1880 provides a clear and structured overview of major developments across the African continent during the mid-nineteenth century. Written by Michael Tidy with contributions from Donald Leeming, this volume focuses on the pivotal decades leading up to the intensified European colonial expansion.

The text covers the diverse political, social, and economic shifts taking place across African societies between 1840 and 1880. Designed as an accessible historical study, it helps readers trace regional changes, internal state developments, and early interactions with external powers during a decisive era in modern African history.

Well suited for secondary school history students, teachers, and general readers seeking a reliable reference, this paperback volume serves as a solid foundation for understanding the forces that shaped Africa prior to the late nineteenth-century partition.