Hearts Of Darkness: European Exploration Of Africa

This book proposes a thematic treatment of the subject. Following an historical survey of the achievements and scope of the explorers, the ensuing chapters deal with exploration under a series of different headings including imperialism, psychology, warfare, the impact on indigenous societies, slavery and diseases. The book encompasses the whole of African exploration from the charting of the Niger by Mungo Park in 1796, the achievements of Speke, Burton, Livingstone and Stanley, as well as other less well-known figures including French and German explorers, up to Stanley's last great trek across Africa in 1897.

softcover. English. Pimlico. 1993. ISBN: 9780712656658. 400 pp. In good condition. Book No: 45676