Colonial Geography: Race and Space in German East Africa, 1884–1905 by Matthew Unangst (review).

  • Published In: Journal of World History, 2024, v. 35, n. 3. P. 507 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Seda, Abraham Tapiwa 3 of 3

Abstract

"Colonial Geography: Race and Space in German East Africa, 1884–1905" by Matthew Unangst is a comprehensive analysis of German imperialism in East Africa. The book explores how German colonization was driven by an ideological orientation known as kultur, which shaped their perception of the region and its indigenous inhabitants. Unangst examines the geographies of East Africa, German efforts to pursue colonization, and the ways in which German conceptions of space were used to remake the landscape and its people. The author argues that while kultur played a significant role in German colonial ambitions, violence was also a consequential aspect of German rule in East Africa. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of World History. 2024/09, Vol. 35, Issue 3, p507
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1045-6007
  • DOI:10.1353/jwh.2024.a935017
  • Accession Number:179084349
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