How Long to Read Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914

How Long Does it Take to Read Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914 by Andreas Greiner

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Description

​This book explores the role of caravan transport and human porterage in the colony of German East Africa (present-day mainland Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi). With caravan mobility being of pivotal importance to colonial rule during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the exploration of vernacular transport and its governance during this period sheds new light on the trajectories of colonial statehood. The author addresses key questions such as the African resilience to colonial interventions, the issue of labor recruitment, and the volatility of colonial infrastructure. This book unveils a fundamental contradiction in the way that German administrators dealt with precolonial modes of transport in East Africa. While colonizers championed for the abolishment of caravan transport, they strongly depended on porters in the absence of pack animals or railways. To bring this contradiction to the fore, the author studies the shifting role of caravans in East Africa during the era of ‘high imperialism.’ Uncovering the extent to which porters and caravan entrepreneurs challenged and shaped colonial policymaking, this book provides an insightful read for historians studying German Empire and African history, as well as those interested in the history of transport and infrastructure.

How long is Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914?

Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914 by Andreas Greiner is 283 pages long, and a total of 71,599 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914 aloud.

What Reading Level is Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914?

Human Porterage and Colonial State Formation in German East Africa, 1880s–1914 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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