Historical Dictionary of Guinea
- ISBN-10
- 0810879697
- ISBN-13
- 9780810879690
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 446
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-11-07
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Authors
- Mohamed Saliou Camara, Thomas O'Toole, Janice E. Baker
Description
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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