Description: Thomas Sankara by Ernest Harsch Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Thomas Sankara, often called the African Che Guevara, was president of Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in Africa, until his assassination during the military coup that brought down his government. Although his tenure in office was relatively short, Sankara left an indelible mark on his countrys history and development. Publisher Description Thomas Sankara, often called the African Che Guevara, was president of Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in Africa, until his assassination during the military coup that brought down his government. Although his tenure in office was relatively short, Sankara left an indelible mark on his countrys history and development. An avowed Marxist, he outspokenly asserted his countrys independence from France and other Western powers while at the same time seeking to build a genuine pan-African unity.Ernest Harsch traces Sankaras life from his student days to his recruitment into the military, early political awakening, and increasing dismay with his countrys extreme poverty and political corruption. As he rose to higher leadership positions, he used those offices to mobilize people for change and to counter the influence of the old, corrupt elites. Sankara and his colleagues initiated economic and social policies that shifted away from dependence on foreign aid and toward a greater use of the countrys own resources to build schools, health clinics, and public works. Although Sankaras sweeping vision and practical reforms won him admirers both in Burkina Faso and across Africa, a combination of domestic opposition groups and factions within his own government and the army finally led to his assassination in 1987.This is the first English-language book to tell the story of Sankaras life and struggles, drawing on the authors extensive firsthand research and reporting on Burkina Faso, including interviews with the late leader. Decades after his death, Sankara remains an inspiration to young people throughout Africa for his integrity, idealism, and dedication to independence and self-determination. Author Biography Ernest Harsch is a research scholar at the Institute of African Studies at Columbia University. He worked on African issues at the United Nations for more than twenty years and is the author of numerous books, journal articles, and book chapters. Details ISBN 0821421263 ISBN-13 9780821421260 Title Thomas Sankara Author Ernest Harsch Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 160 Publisher Ohio University Press GE_Item_ID:123723453; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780821421260
Book Title: Thomas Sankara
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Thomas Sankara : an African Revolutionary
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Item Height: 0.5 in
Subject: Cultural Heritage, Africa / General, Presidents & Heads of State, World / African
Publication Year: 2014
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 4 Oz
Author: Ernest Harsch
Subject Area: Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Length: 7 in
Item Width: 4.2 in
Series: Ohio Short Histories of Africa Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
