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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Africa's armies Africa's armies Robert B. Edgerton "In this chronicle of Africa's military history, Robert Edgerton starts in pre-colonial times, when armed forces or militias were essential to the maintenance and prosperity of their societies. Then,… OL2005752W
Hidden heroism Hidden heroism Robert B. Edgerton In Hidden Heroism, Robert B. Edgerton chronicles the history of African-American participation in American wars, from the French and Indian War to the present. He argues that blacks in America have l… OL2005771W
The troubled heart of Africa The troubled heart of Africa Robert B. Edgerton "The Troubled Heart of Africa is the first book to give a complete history of the Congo, filling in the blanks before the advent of Henry Stanley, David Livingstone, King Leopold, and other figures, … OL2005774W