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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463285203321

Autore

Atangana Martin-ReneĢ

Titolo

The end of French rule in Cameroon [[electronic resource] /] / Martin Atangana

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : University Press of America, c2010

ISBN

1-283-61439-1

0-7618-5279-4

9786613926845

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (160 p.)

Disciplina

967.1103

Soggetti

Decolonization - Cameroon - History

Electronic books.

Cameroon History

Cameroon Politics and government To 1960

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-139) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- 1. Political and economic development in Cameroon in the post war era, 1946-1956 -- 2. The implementation of the Loi cadre, 1957 -- 3. The recognition of Cameroon's option for independence, 1958 -- 4. The transition and transfer of power, 1959-1960 -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This study explores the decolonization movement in Cameroon. It analyzes the reforms introduced by France in Cameroon after World War II, the circumstances surrounding the unsuccessful attempt of the UPC to seize independence by force, and the subsequent eradication of this party by an alliance of Franco-Cameroonian forces.