Colonialism, Ethnicity and War in Angola

Name: Colonialism, Ethnicity and War in Angola
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Colonialism, Ethnicity and War in AngolaAuthor(s): Vasco Martins\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367627294, 978-0367627294\nSynopsis\nMaking a fresh contribution to our understanding of the history of Angola, this book explores the impact of social, political and economic change upon the largest ethnic group of the country, the Ovimbundu. \n\nBased on extensive fieldwork conducted in Angola, including oral testimonies and life stories, participant-observation, and archival materials, this book shifts the viewpoint from the colonial enterprise, international politics and ideological alignments to focus on African experiences and responses. The author analyses the transformations introduced by Christianity and colonialisation and how they contributed to politicised modern notions of ethnic identity, creating communal imaginaries that began manifesting during Angolans anti-colonial war. He then explains how the we.