Africa's urban past
by Richard Rathbone, David M. Anderson
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How does the book challenge the traditional Western perception that African urbanization is solely a modern, post-colonial phenomenon?
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In what ways do the historical case studies presented in the volume reshape your own understanding of how African cities were built and governed before European contact?
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How do the papers illustrate the complex relationship between colonial administration and the shaping of indigenous urban spaces?
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