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The Fate of Africa: A History of Fifty Years of Independence (10th Edition) by Martin Meredith Paperback, 768 Pages, Published 2006 ISBN-10: 1-58648-398-6 / 1586483986 ISBN-13: 978-1-58648-398-2 / 9781586483982 Fifty years ago, as Europe's colonial powers withdrew, Africa moved with enormous hope and fervor toward democracy and economic independence. Dozens of new states were launched amid much jubilation and the world's applause. African leaders, popularly elected, stepped forward to tackle the problems o |