The British in Africa by Roy Lewis & Yvonne Foy

The British in Africa by Roy Lewis and Yvonne Foy is an engaging and well-researched history of Britain’s complex involvement across the African continent from the earliest explorers and missionaries through colonial expansion and ultimately the era of decolonisation. Published in 1971 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, this substantial volume provides a balanced narrative of one of the most significant periods in African and British history.

Drawing on historical records, contemporary scholarship and numerous illustrations and maps, the authors examine the personalities, policies and events that shaped Britain’s presence in Africa. Chapters explore explorers and hunters, missionary activity, settlers in Southern Africa, colonial administration, military campaigns, everyday colonial life, and the political movements that ultimately led to independence across much of the continent. The British in Africa places these developments within their wider historical context, making it valuable both as an introduction and as a reference for students, collectors and historians.

Although published over fifty years ago, The British in Africa remains an important historical source reflecting contemporary interpretations of Britain’s imperial legacy. The British in Africa is particularly relevant to collectors of Africana, Rhodesiana, British Empire history, military history and Southern African studies.

Condition – Near Fine

1971 hardcover edition. Bound in the original red cloth with bright gilt lettering to the spine. No dust jacket. The binding is sound, pages are clean, and the book presents exceptionally well with only minimal signs of shelf wear.