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xx, 289 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm |
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Mode of access via the NDU web site. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-274) and index. |
Contents |
One: France Acquires and Administers an Empire --- Two: The Road to Independence--- Three: Cooperation Replaces Colonialism --- Four: The Sword --- Five: One Man's Family --- Six: Was It All Worth It? |
Summary |
When, in 1960, France granted independence to its colonies in West and Central Africa-an empire covering an area the size of the contiguous United States-the French still intended to retain influence in Africa. Through a system of accords with these newly independent African nations, based upon ties naturally formed over the colonial years, France has succeeded for three decades in preserving its position in African affairs. The course of Franco-African relations in the near future, though, is less than certain. In this book, Ambassador Francis Terry McNamara outlines France's acquisition and administration of its Black African empire and traces the former colonies' paths to independence. Drawing upon that background, the ambassador examines the structure of post-independence Franco-African relations and recent strains on those relations, especially African economic crises and the French tendency to focus on Europe. Because of those strains, he suggests, France alone may be unable to support its former dependencies much longer. He believes that long-term solutions to African problems will have to involve international organizations like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund as well as other nations such as the United States and France's European partners. -- From Foreword. |
Subject |
Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Relations -- France.
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France -- Relations -- Africa, Sub-Saharan.
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France -- Colonies -- Africa.
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Africa, French-speaking West -- History.
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Africa, French-speaking Equatorial -- History.
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Francia -- Relaciones (Generales) con Africa, Sur del Sahara.
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Francia -- Colonias -- Africa.
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Africa Occidental Francesa -- Historia.
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Africa Ecuatorial Francesa -- Historia.
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Afrique occidentale francophone -- Histoire.
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Afrique équatoriale francophone -- Histoire.
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Afrique noire -- Relations -- France.
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France -- Relations -- Afrique noire.
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France -- Colonies -- Afrique.
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Geschichte
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Frankreich
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Französisch-Westafrika
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Subsaharisches Afrika
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FOREIGN RELATIONS.
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FRANCE.
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AFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARA.
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French colonies. (OCoLC)fst01930852
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International relations. (OCoLC)fst00977053
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Africa. (OCoLC)fst01239509
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Africa, French-speaking Equatorial. (OCoLC)fst01692604
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Africa, French-speaking Western. (OCoLC)fst01692605
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Africa, Sub-Saharan. (OCoLC)fst01239520
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France. (OCoLC)fst01204289
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Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Electronic books.
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National Defense University.
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Other Form: |
Online version: McNamara, Francis Terry, 1927- France in Black Africa. Washington, DC : National Defense University, 1989 (OCoLC)645225272 |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000006638147 |
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DEBBG BV009001026 |
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GEBAY 1540133 |
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NLGGC 054948428 |
Gpo Item No. |
0378-H-01 |
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0378-H-01 (online) |
Sudoc No. |
D 5.402:F 84 |
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