Angola
Inge Tvedten
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Angola
by Inge Tvedten
Published
2018
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9780429992964
Description
After more than twenty years of devastating civil war, Angola is slowly moving toward peace and reconciliation. In this accessible introduction to one of the most resource-rich countries in Africa, Inge Tvedten traces Angola's turbulent past with a particular focus on the impacts that political and economic upheaval have had on the Angolan people. First, Tvedten reviews five centuries of Portuguese colonial rule, which drained Angola's resources through slavery and exploitation. He then turns to the postindependence period, in which the country became a Cold War staging ground, and its attempts to democratize collapsed when the rebel movement UNITA, supported by the United States, took the country back to war after electoral defeat. Tvedten shows how the colonial legacy and decades of war turned Angola into one of the ten poorest countries in the world, despite considerable oil resources, huge hydroelectric potential, vast and fertile agricultural lands, and some of Africa's most productive fishing waters. Finally, Tvedten argues that peace and prosperity for Angola are possible but constructive international support will be crucial.
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How many pages are in Angola?
This edition of Angola has approximately 176 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Angola?
For most readers, Angola typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 words
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The estimated word count for Angola is approximately 44,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Angola?
Angola was written by Inge Tvedten.
When was Angola published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2018. The original work may have been published on a different date.