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Historical Dictionary of The Gambia

Fifth Edition

David Perfect

When The Gambia achieved its independence from Great Britain on 18 February 1965, as mainland Africa’s smallest state, its future seemed uncertain. It retained this status for nearly 30 years, An attempted coup d’état in July 1981 was put down, but, ironically, when other African states were returning to democratic government, Gambian democracy finally succumbed to a military coup on 22 July 1994. While civilian rule was restored in 1996, full democracy was not and a number of subsequent presidential and parliamentary elections have been far from free and fair, while The Gambia’s human rights record has been very poor since 1994.

This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of The Gambia contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Gambia.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 614 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼

978-1-4422-6522-6 • Hardback • May 2016 • $184.00 • (£142.00)

978-1-4422-6526-4 • eBook • May 2016 • $174.50 • (£135.00)

Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa

Subjects: History / Africa / General, Reference / Dictionaries

Historical Dictionary of The Gambia

Fifth Edition

Hardback

eBook

Summary

When The Gambia achieved its independence from Great Britain on 18 February 1965, as mainland Africa’s smallest state, its future seemed uncertain. It retained this status for nearly 30 years, An attempted coup d’état in July 1981 was put down, but, ironically, when other African states were returning to democratic government, Gambian democracy finally succumbed to a military coup on 22 July 1994. While civilian rule was restored in 1996, full democracy was not and a number of subsequent presidential and parliamentary elections have been far from free and fair, while The Gambia’s human rights record has been very poor since 1994.

This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of The Gambia contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Gambia.

Details

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 614 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼

978-1-4422-6522-6 • Hardback • May 2016 • $184.00 • (£142.00)

978-1-4422-6526-4 • eBook • May 2016 • $174.50 • (£135.00)

Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa

Subjects: History / Africa / General, Reference / Dictionaries

Author

David Perfect has carried out research on Gambian politics and history since 1983 and has previously co-authored two books on The Gambia. He works in research management for the Equality and Human Rights Commission and is a Visiting Research Associate at the University of Chester.

Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreword
Preface
Reader’s Note
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
The Dictionary
Bibliography
About the Author

Reviews

[The] experience of Gambian history is well-captured in this edition of the Historical Dictionary of The Gambia. The book provides the most up-to-date reference material on people, places, and events in this small West African country, from antiquity to the present.
— Journal of Global South Studies

Historical Dictionary of The Gambia

Fifth Edition

David Perfect

Historical Dictionary of The Gambia

Fifth Edition

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