Africa Handbook

Book Details

• Author: Colin Legum

• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

• Language: English

• Published Year: 1969

• Pages: 680

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm

• Condition: Used – Good (Pages are yellowish due to age)

About the Book

Colin Legum’s Africa Handbook is an extensive and authoritative reference work that presents a detailed overview of Africa’s political, economic, and social landscapes during a transformative period in the continent’s history. Spanning an impressive 680 pages, this 1969 Penguin Books Ltd edition serves as a substantial resource for understanding post-colonial developments, governance structures, regional dynamics, and socio-economic change across African nations.

Legum, widely respected for his expertise in African affairs, offers readers carefully researched insights supported by factual data and analytical clarity. The handbook format makes it especially valuable for researchers, students of political science, historians, and policy analysts seeking structured and comprehensive information.

Although the pages have naturally yellowed with age, the book remains in good reading condition. Its practical size (19 x 13 cm) and substantial content make it an essential addition to academic libraries, research collections, and for readers interested in African studies and global political history.