Historical dictionary of Sierra Leone / / C. Magbaily Fyle

• Autore: Fyle Magbaily C.
• Pubblicazione: Lanham, MD : , : Scarecrow Press, , 2006; New York : , : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), , 2025
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (346 p.)
• Disciplina: 966.4/003
• Soggetto topico: History - Sierra Leone; African history; General & world history; Reference works
• Note generali: Rev. ed. of: Historical dictionary of Sierra Leone / Cyril P. Foray. 1977.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-273).
• Nota di contenuto: Editor's Foreword; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Maps; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Bibliography; APPENDIX; Appendix A Governors of Sierra Leone; Appendix B Heads of State of Sierra Leone; Appendix C Chiefdoms and Paramount Chiefs; About the Author
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Historical dictionary of Sierra Leone
• ISBN: 979-82-16-20246-2; 1-282-52046-6; 9786612520464; 0-8108-6504-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910964551803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Historical Dictionaries of Africa.