Colonialism, Coloniality, and Colonial Rule in Africa

Abstract

Using primary source documents of explorers, missionaries, colonialists, and extant literature, this chapter examines the underlying factors behind European colonial conquest of Africa, nature and structure of the different colonial systems imposed, and the impacts of colonial rule and coloniality on Africa. As the chapter concludes, the living legacies of colonialism include self-opposition that now shapes relation between Africa and the European ‘other’ that continues to impose boundaries on knowledge and practices, culture, and relationship about Africa on Africans.

Department(s)

History

Document Type

Article

DOI

10.1007/978-3-030-77481-3_5

Keywords

Colonial administration, Colonialism, Coloniality, Direct rule, Indirect rule, Legitimate trade, Scramble for Africa

Publication Date

1-1-2021

Journal Title

Palgrave Handbook of Africa and the Changing Global Order

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