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The End of Empire in French West Africa: France"s Successful Decolonization?. Following the trauma of defeat and occupation in World War II, France aimed to reassert itself as a global power by holding onto its overseas empire. However, within just fifteen years, most of that empire had been dismantled. By 1960, only a few minor island territories remained under French control. While decolonization in Indochina and Algeria has been extensively explored, far less attention has been given to the process in French West Africa — France’s largest colony. Traditionally viewed as a model of smooth and cooperative transition, this narrative is challenged by Tony Chafer, who reveals a far more fragmented, unplanned, and chaotic reality. According to Chafer, what appeared to be a successful decolonization was more accidental than strategic, with political power concentrated in the hands of victors, while dissenting voices were often silenced or sidelined. This insightful book redefines the boundaries between colonial and imperial history and is essential reading for anyone studying French history, global politics, or post-colonial transitions. Forfattere: Tony Chafer Utgave: ukjent Språk: Engelsk Sidetall: 264 ISBN: 9781859735572 Vekt: 363 g Forla Bloomsbury Innbindin Heftet Utgitt: 2002 Veil. pris: 439 kr