Magnifying perspectives : contributions to history : a festschrift for Robert Ross

Magnifying Perspectives is a festschrift for Robert Ross, Emeritus Professor of African History at Leiden University. The contributions have been written by the students and colleagues of Robert Ross, reflecting his broad-ranging thematic and geographical research interests. Individual chapters cove...

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Other Authors: Peša, Iva (Editor), Gewald, Jan-Bart (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL) 2017
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