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Queen Elizabeth II and the Africans: Narrating Decolonization, Postwar Commonwealth, and Africa's Development, 1947-2022.

  • Published In: Journal of Global South Studies, 2025, v. 42, n. 2. P. 314 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kanayo, Nomeh A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the historical analysis of Queen Elizabeth II's role in African decolonization and postcolonial development, as presented in the book "Queen Elizabeth II and the Africans" by Raphael Chijioke Njoku. Njoku argues that Elizabeth's actions were constrained by her constitutional role and the ideological conflicts within British politics, which affected her responses to African nationalist movements. The book employs a discourse analysis approach and integrates African perspectives, highlighting the duality of Elizabeth's humane ideals and her alignment with British imperial interests. It raises critical questions about the monarchy's legacy in colonial history and the implications of Elizabeth's perceived agency within the broader context of British dominance in Africa. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Global South Studies. 2025/09, Vol. 42, Issue 2, p314
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-1397
  • DOI:10.1353/gss.2025.a973242
  • Accession Number:188770040
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