Ohio Short Histories of Africa

Series Editors

Daniel Magaziner
Yale University

Michelle R. Moyd
Michigan State University

Moses Ochonu
Vanderbilt University

Carina Ray
University of Michigan

Ohio Short Histories of Africa is a series of informative and concise guides, lively biographies, and succinct introductions to important topics in African history.

Praise for Ohio Short Histories of Africa Titles

“I am a huge fan of Ohio University Press’s Ohio Short Histories of Africa series. I use them to teach my introductory-level African politics students about oppression, resistance, liberation and corruption, and I recommend the books to anyone who asks as an affordable and accessible introduction to a wide range of topics in African studies.” —Laura Seay, Washington Post

“Authoritative, streamlined, and highly readable, this book deserves a wide readership.” —African Studies Quarterly review of The ANC Youth League

“This book is sure to become required reading for students and scholars of youth politics in South Africa and the continent more widely.” —Journal of African History review of The Idea of the ANC

“The book, as a short history rather than an in-depth examination of a person or a movement, will be most useful for students….” —Library Journal review of Steve Biko