Historical Dictionary of Guinea

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Historical Dictionary of Guinea

Dictionaries Reference works General and world history African history

Authors: Mohamed Saliou Camara, Thomas O'Toole, Janice E. Baker

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Collection: Historical Dictionaries of Africa

Language: English

Published by: Scarecrow Press

Published on: 7th November 2013

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 446 pages

ISBN: 9780810879690


Potential and Location

The most significant thing about Guinea is its potential. It is strategically located in West Africa, with a well-educated and hardworking population, and endowed with considerable natural resources, indeed, enough to make it reasonably affluent if properly utilized. But this potential has never really been tapped, due mainly to bad politics with military men following a charismatic politician, until finally democracy has been achieved. So, more than half-a-century after achieving independence, the question remains unanswered: which way will Guinea turn?

About the Book

This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of Guinea covers the full scope of Guinea’s history. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on key events, leaders, governmental, international, religious, and other private organizations, policies, political movements and parties, economic elements and many other areas that have shaped the country’s trajectory. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Guinea.

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