Cold War Liberation: The Soviet Union and the Collapse of the Portuguese Empire in Africa, 1961–1975
2020 book by Natalia Telepneva / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cold War Liberation: The Soviet Union and the Collapse of the Portuguese Empire in Africa, 1961–1975 is a book by Natalia Telepneva. It was published by the University of North Carolina Press in 2022. The book explores the Soviet Union's involvement in African anti-colonial movements, specifically in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau. Drawing upon newly available archival sources and interviews with key figures, Telepneva sheds light on the intricate relationships between African liberation leaders and Soviet bureaucrats, highlighting the agency of the former in enlisting Soviet support. Through a reinterpretation of historical events, the book contributes to discussions surrounding Cold War policy-making in the Global South, offering insights into the dynamics of superpower rivalry in sub-Saharan Africa during the mid-20th century.[1]
Author | Natalia Telepneva |
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Language | English |
Series | The New Histories of the Cold War |
Subject | The Portuguese Empire in Africa, the cold war |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Published | June 2022 |
Publisher | The University of North Carolina Press |
Pages | 302 |
ISBN | 978-1-4696-6585-6 |
Text | online |