Birmingham, David.

Empire in Africa : Angola and its neighbors / David Birmingham. - Athens : Ohio University Press, c2006. - ix, 190 p. : map ; 22 cm. - Ohio University research in international studies. Africa series ; no. 84 . - Research in international studies. Africa series ; no. 84. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-184) and index.

The idea of empire -- Wine, women, and war -- Merchants and missionaries -- A Swiss community in highland Angola -- The case of Belgium and Portugal -- Race and class in a "fascist" colony -- The death throes of empire -- Destabilizing the neighborhood -- Carnival at Luanda -- The struggle for power -- A journey through Angola.

0896802485 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2005032141


Angola--History.
Portugal--Colonies--History.--Africa

501 DT 1325 / B619e 2006

325/.340967