Chad Rising: A History of Chad from Empires to Independence and Beyond - Couverture souple

Faisal, Ali

 
9798267798112: Chad Rising: A History of Chad from Empires to Independence and Beyond
Couverture souple
ISBN 13 : 9798267798112
Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

In The History of Chad: From the Sao to the Sahel, you’ll journey through:

  • The mysteries of the Sao people, who left their mark in legends and artifacts beneath Lake Chad.

  • The rise and fall of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, one of Africa’s medieval superpowers.

  • The struggles of colonial conquest, forced labor, and cotton fields under French rule.

  • The turbulent path from independence under François Tombalbaye to the reigns of Hissène Habré and Idriss Déby.

  • The impact of oil wealth, insurgencies, and the fight against Boko Haram, which thrust Chad into global headlines.

  • The enduring spirit of its people, whose music, dance, crafts, and traditions keep the nation’s identity alive.

Today, Chad stands at a crossroads: democracy or military rule, fragility or renewal, despair or hope. This book is about a nation often overlooked just as much about how history, culture, and resilience shape the destiny of a people in one of the most strategic corners of Africa.

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Éditeur
Independently published
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 13 
9798267798112
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
132
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