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Historical Dictionary of Sierra Leone
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2006
Summary
Sierra Leone was founded, albeit under British control, with the highest hopes of being a refuge for liberated Africans and freed slaves. When the country received its independence, hopes for the future grew even stronger. Alas, its expectations came crashing down when the country's situation grew steadily worse after repeated military interventions and a devastating ten-year civil war that raged throughout the 1990s. Now that the war is over, there is once again renewed cause for optimism about the country's future, as Sierra Leone becomes an active participant in African and world affairs. This new edition is based primarily on recent research on the country, but covers the earliest known inhabitants, the colonial era, and the period of independence including the very confusing turmoil of the recent past. The chronology briefly traces its history and the introduction provides an essential overview of all the recent developments in the country. Hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries describe significant leaders, events, political parties and movements, ethnic groups, and related political, economic, and social aspects. A bibliography is included to facilitate further research.
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Copyright year
2006
ISBN-Print
978-0-8108-1035-8
ISBN-Online
978-0-8108-6504-4
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
292
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Editor’s Foreword No access
Acronyms and Abbreviations No access
Maps No access
Chronology No access
Introduction No access
The Dictionary No access Pages 1 - 226
Bibliography No access Pages 227 - 274
Appendix A Governors of Sierra Leone No access
Appendix B Heads of State of Sierra Leone No access
Appendix C Chiefdoms and Paramount Chiefs No access
