Publisher's Synopsis
Africa Rediviva is a historical account of the colonization of Africa by Christian missionaries from Europe and North America. Written by Robert Needham Cust and originally published in 1891, the book provides a detailed overview of the efforts made by Christian missionaries to spread their faith throughout the African continent.Cust begins by describing the early explorers and traders who first made contact with African communities. He then delves into the various missionary movements that emerged in Europe and North America in the 19th century, and their efforts to establish Christian churches and schools in Africa.The book also covers the political and economic factors that facilitated European colonization of Africa, and the role that Christian missionaries played in this process. Cust discusses the impact of colonialism on African societies, including the displacement of traditional cultures and the exploitation of natural resources.Throughout the book, Cust emphasizes the importance of education and literacy in the missionary enterprise, and the efforts made by missionaries to establish schools and train African teachers and pastors. He also highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by missionaries, including language barriers, cultural differences, and resistance from African communities.Overall, Africa Rediviva provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Christian missionary movement in Africa during the 19th century, and its role in the colonization and transformation of the continent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
