Modern Africa, c. 1700-Present

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Covers the basic developments in sub-Saharan African history since 1700. Begins with the intensification of slave trading, widening trade net-works within Africa and linking Africa to the Atlantic world, and continues with the New Imperialist conquest of Africa and its consequences from the 19th century on. Closes with the rise of nationalist movements, decolonization and formation of independent states in Africa.