I completed reading this book on the 6th August 2011. I found this book an interesting insight into the initial exploration of Africa by the European & Arabian powers and whilst structuralism isn't a historiographical viewpoint that I usually support, the actions of the explorers has proven to be a good foundation for the rest of my independent research. By nature of the book there is bias towards the viewpoint of the Europeans which means I will have to obtain notes and research from the African viewpoint but nevertheless it gave me an extended insight into the role of Social Darwinism in European opinions of Africa in the 19th & 20th century, and it also rose interesting points regarding the differing structures of society and nationhood in Europe & Africa.
Whilst it's unlikely that the entire book will be relevant to my EPQ there are certain sections or quotes that I might be able to use, and regardless it gave me a solid foundation to commence the rest of my research.
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