Pagans and Politicians
“Pagans and Politicians” by Michael Crowder, published by Taylor & Francis Group in August 2023, is a 230-page exploration of West Africa during a pivotal time of political, economic, and cultural transformation. Originally released in 1959, this edition presents a journey undertaken by Crowder and a Creole journalist from Sierra Leone, focusing on the emerging political landscape rather than the traditional views of tribal life. The author engages with both governors and the governed, providing insights into the impacts of British and French colonial rule.
Readers will find a blend of travelogue and academic study that captures the essence of West Africa on the brink of significant change in the latter half of the 20th century. The book delves into themes of colonialism and post-colonialism, offering a nuanced perspective on the region’s history and the social dynamics at play. Through Crowder’s observations, the narrative reflects the complexities of a society in transition, making it a valuable resource for those interested in African history and political science.
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Originally published in 1959, this book charts the journey made by the author and a Creole journalist from Sierra Leone across West Africa at a time when a political, economic and cultural revolution was taking place. It was not so much the exotic tribal Africa as the new Africa of the politicians, the aspects characteristic of the period of transition that fascinated Crowder. He was struck by the differences produced by years of British and French rule. He talked with governors and the governed wherever he went. Part travelogue, part academic study, this is a fascinating portrait of West Africa on the cusp of monumental change in the second half of the 20th Century.
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