Copper Empire - Mining and the Colonial State in Northern Rhodesia, c. 1930-1964
United Kingdom / New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007. Hardcover. Volume discusses the economic changes wrought in Africa under colonial rule, particularly the growth of mining, seen as the touchstone of development in the continent. Chapters: The Colonial State and the Development of the Copperbelt; Wartime Mobilisation; The Post-War Commodity Boom; The Debate on Controlling the Mining Industry; Central African Federation; Demise of the Federation; Zambian Independence and Prospects at Independence. xii, Notes, Maps, Bibliography, Index, 420 pp.
CONDITION: Like new black boards, silver title on spine. Dust jacket with cover photo of miners entitled in white front and spine. Rear features a short synopsis and author bio. Very slight shelf wear to dust jacket. Full refund if not satisfied. Like New / Near Fine.
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Price: $100.00