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The Rest Is HistorySep 23, 2021

100. Decolonising Africa

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Notable books mentioned: Unheard by Tom Owolade, Beyond a Boundary by C.L.R. James, Dominion by Tom Holland, Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon

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Tom Owolade

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C.L.R. James

The host mentions 'Beyond a Boundary' by C.L.R. James to illustrate the influence of West Indian thinkers on Pan-African leaders. This connection h…

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Dominion
Tom Holland

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100. Decolonising Africa mentions Unheard by Tom Owolade, Beyond a Boundary by C.L.R. James, Dominion by Tom Holland, and Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Writer and critic Tomiwa Owolade joins Dominic and Tom to discuss the pan-African movement and the varying ways in which African states became independent from their European colonisers during the 20th century. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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  • The conversation centers on African decolonisation.
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  • Referenced books include Unheard by Tom Owolade and Beyond a Boundary by C.L.R. James.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Scholars and enthusiasts of African history and decolonisation and Readers interested in post-colonial studies and Pan-Africanism..
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African decolonisation(1)African decolonisation process(1)Frantz Fanon and decolonisation(1)Pan-Africanism and Western Influence(1)
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Scholars and enthusiasts of African history and decolonisationReaders interested in post-colonial studies and Pan-Africanism.Listeners interested in colonial history and decolonisationStudents and scholars of post-colonial studies

Books Mentioned

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Unheard
Tom Owolade
Best for Scholars and enthusiasts of African history and decolonisationOften cited around Frantz Fanon and decolonisation

“I read a fantastic essay by Tom Owolade in Unheard on Fanon.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Scholars and enthusiasts of African history and decolonisation
Key quote: “I read a fantastic essay by Tom Owolade. In Unheard on Fanon.”
The host mentioned 'Unheard' by Tom Owolade after reading a compelling essay on Frantz Fanon, which inspired a deeper discussion about the history of African decolonisation. This book serves as a critical resource for understanding the complexities of Fanon's influence and the broader decolonisation process in Africa.
ASIN: 1737380234
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Beyond a Boundary
C.L.R. James
Best for Readers interested in post-colonial studies and Pan-Africanism.Often cited around Pan-Africanism and Western Influence

“And I read him because he writes about cricket. And when I read him when I was young, I thought, oh, this is, you know, he's very radical.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Readers interested in post-colonial studies and Pan-Africanism.
Key quote: “I read him because he writes about cricket.”
The host mentions 'Beyond a Boundary' by C.L.R. James to illustrate the influence of West Indian thinkers on Pan-African leaders. This connection highlights the Westernization of these leaders and their interactions with Western intellectual traditions.
ASIN: 147213012X
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Dominion
Tom Holland
Best for Listeners interested in colonial history and decolonisationOften cited around African decolonisation process

“And one of the things I thought was really interesting when I was researching Dominion was to discover how important Ethiopia was as, you know, the first Christian nation before Rome.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in colonial history and decolonisation
Key quote: “So, Tom, could I ask you, December 1958, when Fanon delivers those.”
The host briefly mentions the book 'Dominion' by Tom Holland in the context of discussing the historical processes of African decolonisation. This reference serves to highlight the broader themes of colonialism and its impact on Africa's history.
ASIN: B0FG3GN37P
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Wretched of the Earth
Frantz Fanon
Best for Students and scholars of post-colonial studiesOften cited around African decolonisation

“The argument of Wretched of the Earth is precisely that there needs to be violence if European colonialism is going to be cast off.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Students and scholars of post-colonial studies
Key quote: “The Wretched of the Earth, I mean, is kind of one of the great kind of foundational texts.”
The host mentions 'Wretched of the Earth' to highlight Frantz Fanon's significant influence on the discourse surrounding African decolonisation. They emphasize Fanon's arguments about blackness and pan-Africanism as foundational to understanding this historical process.
ASIN: 0802158633
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The Battle of Algiers

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“The film depicts the violence and difficulty of the Algerian independence movement, featuring famous scenes of people planting bombs in cafes.”

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