Inside Africa by John Gunther is a massive, highly detailed work of political reportage and travelogue, published in 1955, covering the continent of Africa during its crucial transition period from colonial rule toward independence. Based on extensive travel and interviews, it explores the history, geography, contemporary politics, and social conditions of the 44 countries and political subdivisions that existed at the time.
Academic Books, Bakor Books
Inside Africa John Gunther
£130.00
Inside Africa, a major entry in John Gunther’s popular “Inside” series, is an exhaustive work of non-fiction published in 1955. The book is the culmination of the author’s extensive travels (approximately 40,000 miles) and numerous interviews (over 1,500 people, including major leaders like Strijdom, Haile Selassie, Nasser, and Kenyatta) across 105 different African localities in the early 1950s.
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