دانلود کتاب Portuguese Africa

“The present volume represents a synthesis of developments in the Portuguese possessions of Africa. An introductory chapter focuses on the tradition of empire that to a large extent has shaped the pattern of Portuguese activity in Africa during the past five hundred years. Portuguese colonial policy is examined through historical periods of success and failure, namely discoveries, conquest, pacification, and colonization. A second chapter delineates the basic problems that beset both Portugal and Portuguese Africa today. Institutional forces are examined in depth to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses that allow for continued Portuguese domination and influence in Africa or for the independence of the African possessions. The third chapter differentiates between prevailing Portuguese and African conceptions of nationalism and development and serves as a framework for succeeding chapters which concentrate on political, economic, social, and cultural trends in each territory. Since most of the available literature reflects an exaggerated view of Portugal's role in Africa, an attempt has been made to present a balanced account of the basic forces that shape life in each territory. A concluding chapter summarizes the contemporary situation and offers perspectives on the area as a whole.”