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Zambia is one of the most important states in modern Africa. Besides being a major exporter of copper, it plays a crucial frontier role in relations between black Africa and South Africa. This book draws together the results of recent research in a comprehensive survey of economic and social change, from the Stone Age to the completion of the Tamzam Railway. Dr Roberts has placed the Zambian past in a new perspective by combining evidence from archeology, anthropology and oral traditions, as well as written records. Pre-colonial history is revealed as much more than a mere amalgam of stones, bones, potsherds and stories of tribal migrations. Instead, such themes as the rise of chieftain ship and the expansion of trade are related to changes in patterns of settlement and production since the Early Iron Age.In tracing the origins of Zambia's present societies, Roberts focuses on the broad similarities and contrasts in language, religious belief and social institutions that underlie the confusing variety of pre-colonial kingdoms and chiefdoms.Here, as elsewhere, he draws upon unpublished research to provide a new picture not just of the area that is now Zambia but of the whole Savannah region of central Africa. The last three chapters relate the rise of African nationalism to the growth of modern industry on the Copper belt and to the major problems faced by Zambia since independence in 1964. ... Read more

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Revised in light of the most recent research, this new edition brings the story of the Central African region completely up-to-date.Particular attention is given to the liberation struggle and the fortunes of the independent regime of Zimbabwe. ... Read more

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In contrast to the rich tradition of academic analysis and understanding of the pre-colonial and colonial history of Zambia, the country's post-colonial trajectory has been all but ignored by historians. The assumptions of developmentalism, the cultural hegemony of the United National Independence Party's orthodoxy and its conflation with national interests, and a narrow focus on Zambia's diplomatic role in Southern African affairs, have all contributed to a dearth of studies centring on the diverse lived experiences of Zambians. Inspired by an international conference held in Lusaka in August 2005, and presenting a broad range of essays on different aspects of Zambia's post-colonial experience, this collection seeks to lay the foundations for a future process of sustained scholarly enquiry into the country's most recent past. ... Read more

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Written by a member of the last generation of British Colonial Service Officers in Africa, the book seeks to place both colonial rulers and their African successors in the context of history and the circumstances of their time, viewing their achievements and failures critically but not unsympathetically and comparing colonial society with that of the independent African country that Northern Rhodesia has become. Colonialism is viewed at the day to day level of the administration of a rural district by four officers and a handful of African district messengers, who worked together without even a telephone to assist them. With a wealth of detail that can only come from experience, Grant’s work makes an important contribution to the understanding of a time, place, period and practices that are only now being considered in a balanced way.

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This nineteenth volume in the African Historical Dictionaries series is devoted to Zambia -- a country whose south-central location on the African continent makes it an essential link between independent states of Central, East and West Africa and southern Africa region. Its crucial political position has made it vulnerable to many pressures, especially in view of its long-time economic and communication links with Zimbabwe. The second edition of the "Historical Dictionary of Zambia" has been thoroughly updated for the 1990s. All entries from the previous edition have been revised and rewritten for greater accuracy and intelligibility, and new entries provide information on current literature and authors, popular music and radio, AIDS, and other health-related issues. The authors have expanded the coverage of Zambia's colonial and Federation eras, as well as information on the rural Copperbelt, and added informed entries on Zambian archaeology. With map and bibliography. Review of the Previous Edition: "An excellent guide on the Republic of Zambia..." --BOOKNOTES ... Read more

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This is a story about a house with a history and about the people who lived or worked there. It captures something of the spirit of the times in the worlds of politics and development, and it discusses the links which were established between Oxfam GB in Zambia and the African National Congress of South Africa. ... Read more

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This is an attempt at an outline of working class struggle in Zambia between 1889 and 1989. The working class in pre-independence and post-independence Zambia has performed an exemplary role in the struggle for social liberation for the working class as well as the general population. Their history deserves to be told as fully as research materials allow. ... Read more

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Zambia borders on eight states whose political ideologies range from the socialism of Mozambique to the conservatism of Malawi. Because of its great mineral wealth and well-developed mining industry, Zambia is potentially one of the strongest nations in Africa.

In this introduction to Zambia, Dr. Burdette addresses a group of puzzling questions. Why is such a rich country experiencing economic troubles? Why does it seem destined to be locked in long-term combat with international lenders? Is the state, in fact, moving toward economic independence or is it being dominated once again by its more industrialized neighbors and various Western states? Finally, how do ethnic and class factors affect the tone and content of modern Zambian politics, and how will they combine to affect the nation's future? ... Read more

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A wonderful collection of nostalgia about Zambia
Dick Hobson's "Tales of Zambia" is probably not commonly available outside of England and the country of Zambia itself.I lived in Zambia for a good part of my life and picked up my copy of the book there.

"Tales of Zambia" is a collection of 86 separate short vignettes about Zambian history, culture, nature and natural wonders. It is illustrated with a great number of photographs. In my copy, they're all black and white. I'm not sure if the hardcover is the same.

Among the stories, there are short accounts of grass burning in the bush to catch rodents, the establishment of the Munda-Wanga Botanical Gardens outside of Lusaka, the Chirundu Fossil Forest (now mostly destroyed by neglect and ravaging tourists), and the Livingstone Memorial where Dr. David Livingston was buried. There are also accounts of the discovery of Victoria Falls and the amazing disaster and recovery during the Mufulira copper mine Collapse in the 1970's.

For the most part, I think this a book that would appeal to people who have lived in Zambia, or have a distinct interest in this region of Africa. As I said, the vignettes are of a very nostalgic nature and have their greatest appeal for someone familiar with the country.

I myself enjoyed the book greatly. It reminded me of home. ... Read more

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Fantastic Book
This a great book.I would highly recommend it to anyone.You should definately buy this book. ... Read more

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This work is a general introduction to Zambia and its people. All the country's provinces and towns are covered in the book. The author also looks at Zambia since independence, the economy, the country's different ethnic groups and cultures and how the people have been able to build a stable, multi-ethnic society with one identity: One Zambia, One Nation.The author presents a comprehensive picture of Zambia and its people, customs and traditions. The book is about Zambia today. But it's also a historical study of a country which once was a part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The federation was also known as the Central African Federation. And what was then Northern Rhodesia, which is Zambia today, was the largest country in that colonial union.The author has focused on a number of ethnic groups in the country from a historical and cultural perspective and in terms of contemporary life. The work is also a comprehensive study of the geography of the country and its economic potential including an abundance of natural resources. It is a general study of Zambia as a country and as a nation, rich in culture - customs and traditions - and in history, and full of vitality.It should serve as a good introduction to Zambia, comprehensive enough to meet the needs and satisfy the curiosity of some members of the general public such as tourists who want to learn quite a few things about this African country." ... Read more

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This work is about life in Zambia. It's also a general introduction to Zambia, the land and its people.

Subjects covered include the country's history and geography, ethnic groups and their cultures. All the provinces of Zambia and their natural resources and important landmarks are also covered in the book. So are towns and cities in each of the provinces.

Much of the work is focused on how the people live in their traditional societies and in the towns and cities, including the people of different ethnic groups - some from neighbouring countries especially Tanzania and Malawi - who work in the mines in the Copperbelt Province and how they interact with each other and with the indigenous people of Zambia.

Some of the people who may find this work to be useful include tourists and others going to Zambia or anybody else who wants to learn some basic facts about the country. Students may also find this work to be useful.

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Little is known about the Middle Stone Age archaeological record north of the Zambezi River compared with southern and eastern Africa. This book redresses the balance. Dr Barham reassesses the contribution of south-central Africa to the development of behaviourally and anatomically modern humans, using the results of archaeological excavations at Mumbwa Caves and Twin Rivers, Zambia. New evidence for the extensive use of pigment and backed tool technology 270,000 years ago suggests that behavioural modernity developed earlier than previously thought.

The combined archaeological and environmental records of Twin Rivers and Mumbwa Caves span the emergence of Middle Stone Age flake tool technologies about 300,000 years ago through to the gradual development of a microlithic Later Stone Age after 30,000 BP. These changes take place against a background of dramatic shifts in climate during the Middle and Late Pleistocene with the waxing and waning of the mega-Kalahari desert affecting human demography and behaviour.

Dr Barham integrates contributions from leading researchers in the earth sciences with new and existing archaeological data to provide an up-to-date synthesis of the early prehistory of the region.

contributors include:
P Andrews, M Avery, L Bishop, P Davies, N Debenham, M Gilmour, A Goudie, F Grine, E Jenkins, R Klein, K Cruz-Uribe, M Madella, O Pearson, A Pinto, S Reynolds, M Simms, S Stokes, C Stringer and T Young. ... Read more