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Taking in three civil wars, five countries, and a couple of rain forests, this is a guide to the history of Africa. Tracing the route of the colonial railway which spans the African continent through Angola, Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe to Beira.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down!, 3 Jun 2002

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Right from the first chapter, where the reader dodges bullets and drinks cocktails with arms dealers in floating gin palaces in war-torn Angola, I couldn't put ths book down. The writing was thoughful and full of insight and I greatly admired the authors courage in drawing conclusions at the end.

A refeshing and enjoyable read, sadly neglected. Perhaps if the author was better at football (or married to a pop star), this book would have received the attention it deserved!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I just love this book, 28 Feb 2007

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If you would be allowed to read only one book about Africa , this is the one.I have been re-reading it at least twice a year since 1995. It is always on my table.If you want even to begin understanding why Africa is the way it is- you have to read this book. There are no two ways about it. It does not matter much who you are by profession , status ,etc- student , soldier, pensioneer , doctor, aspiring TLA ( three letter agency )worker , tramp or film director - you will find gems for your own heart there. I love Miles- the author , I love Harriet- the photographer , I love everything about this book. Miles , if you read this , go on , get in touch with Bennoit- ask his permission- I am sure he will grant it- and write a book about him.

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