The Fate of Africa

A History of the Continent Since Independence

By: Martin Meredith

Narrated by: Fleet Cooper

Martin Meredith has revised this classic history to incorporate important recent developments, including the Darfur crisis in Sudan, Robert Mugabe’s continued destructive rule in Zimbabwe, controversies over Western aid and exploitation of Africa’s resources, the growing importance and influence of China, and the democratic movement roiling the North African countries of Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan.

©2005 Martin Meredith (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Fantastic

I'm in awe of the breadth and scope of this book. The only title I've come across that truly does justice to the subject and tells the whole story in all its detail, he honestly and without compromise.

Deserves to be heard

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Having always had a general idea about the history of this continent, I decided to check the validity of my beliefs with this book. The book is both detailed and well written, though at times the unfamiliar names and similarity of sad fates makes it monotonous. That being said, it is a book that is easy to listen to - provided one takes breaks - and hard to listen to, because it is at times horrific.

It is a story that is painful, well written and performed, and that deserves to be heard.

Great overview of Africa

Really enjoyed it. Provided a good idea of how African history evolved. Different liberation movements. The big men. Through to today.

Excellent

Excellent. There could be some digital maps as reading aids for various chapters on my device. Inspired me to study Africa more in depth, especially DR Congo. Wow.

Through And Enlightening

I found The Fate of Africa quite thorough and very effective at describing the various transitions of leadership in the years following independence in Africa. The book takes a very dark approach to the issues of the continent and the details can sometimes be hard to stomach. All in all, a great listen. I’d recommend this book to all Africans who have a desire to see the continent prosper and overcomes the demons of the past.