The state of Africa

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• scorpioxy · May 26, 2008 · Recommends

  …non-technical books; I have enjoyed the following in no particular order: - Founders At Work - Eric Sink on the Business of Software - The Great War for Civilization - Pity the Nation - On Intelligence - The State of Africa - Long Walk to Freedom ....etc

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• scorpioxy · Mar 29, 2010 · Recommends

  Oh, lots! I wish you'd narrow down to some categories you're interested in. A few example i enjoyed: The State of Africa, Martin Meredith The Code Book, Simon Singh Pity the Nation, Robert Fisk The Great War for Civilization, Robert Fisk Alan Turing: The Enigma, Andrew Hodges Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela The Last…

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• JonoBB · Jul 13, 2018 · Recommends

  …you like James Michener, then The Covenant is a great read about South Africa If you're looking for a somewhat bleak overview of corruption and despots since independence, then try Martin Meredith The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence One of my favourites is Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart Disgrace, by JM Coetzee. Outstanding book, emotionally difficult to read. Made…

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• garysieling · Mar 8, 2016 · Recommends

  If you're interested in history, "The State of Africa" is a really readable history of African countries from post-WWII to the present(or close). From that book I found out about a lot of events I'd never heard about, including a more detailed discussion…

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