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History 108R (Saeteurn)

Decolonizing Africa

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Covers the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) focusing on the 15th century forward. Indexes more than 2,300 journals in over 40 languages back to 1955. For history information on the U.S. and Canada use America: History and Life.

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Profiles nearly a quarter of a million consumer and trade magazines, academic and scholarly publications, monographic series, newsletters, newspapers, electronic publications, 'zines, and many other types of serial publications on all subjects.

Last Updated: Jan 25, 2023 12:08 PM
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Subjects: African Studies, Ethnic Studies, History (World)