The end of French rule in Cameroon / Martin Atangana.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Atangana, Martin-René.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decolonization--Cameroon--History.

Decolonization.

Cameroon--History.

Cameroon.

Cameroon--Politics and government--To 1960.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This study explores the decolonization movement in Cameroon. It analyzes the reforms introduced by France in Cameroon after World War II, the circumstances surrounding the unsuccessful attempt of the UPC to seize independence by force, and the subsequent eradication of this party by an alliance of Franco-Cameroonian forces.

Contents:

Introduction

1. Political and economic development in Cameroon in the post war era, 1946-1956

2. The implementation of the Loi cadre, 1957

3. The recognition of Cameroon's option for independence, 1958

4. The transition and transfer of power, 1959-1960

Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-139) and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

ISBN:

0-7618-8206-5

1-283-61439-1

0-7618-5279-4

9786613926845

OCLC:

855502448