First published 1972
In this groundbreaking work, historian Walter Rodney lays bare the exploitative mechanisms by which European colonial powers systematically impoverished and subjugated Africa. From the ravages of the slave trade to the extractive policies of imperial rule, Rodney meticulously traces Africa's forced integration into the global capitalist system - a process that enriched the West at the expense of the African continent. Yet amidst this grim history, Rodney offers a clarion call for African self-determination, urging readers to confront and dismantle the legacy of colonial oppression.
Genres: history, 20th-century, political-science, african-literature, social-issues, non-fiction
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-fiction, social-commentary
Setting: Africa, Europe
Period: 20th-century
340 pages · Paperback · Black Classic Press
Content warnings: colonialism, slavery