The Scramble for Africa by Thomas Pakenham

The Scramble for Africa by Thomas Pakenham is a history of the European partition of Africa in the late nineteenth century.

The book tells the story of how European powers divided the African continent among themselves, and of the explorers, soldiers, traders and African rulers caught up in the process. It examines the rivalries, ambitions and consequences of a partition that redrew the map of Africa and left a lasting legacy.

Key themes explored include:

• The European partition of Africa
• Rivalry and ambition among the colonial powers
• African rulers and peoples in the scramble
• A partition with a lasting legacy

Who should read this book: Readers interested in African history, colonialism and nineteenth-century imperialism.

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