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How Europe Underdeveloped Africa

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How Europe Underdeveloped Africa is an ambitious masterwork of political economy, detailing the impact of slavery and colonialism on the history of international capitalism. In this classic book, Rodney makes the unflinching case that African maldevelopment is not a natural feature of geography, but a direct product of imperial extraction from the continent, a practice that continues up into the present. Meticulously researched, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa remains an unshakably relevant study of the so-called “great divergence” between Africa and Europe, just as it remains a prescient resource for grasping the the multiplication of global inequality today. In this new edition, Angela Davis offers a striking foreword to the book, exploring its lasting contributions to a revolutionary and feminist practice of anti-imperialism.
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Walter Rodney's magisterial opus is recognized globally as a landmark in African studies, not to mention the history of colonialism and imperialism. Beautifully written and expertly argued, it is that rare book that can be called a classic. It belongs on every bookshelf.
--Gerald Horne, historian and author of The Counter-Revolution of 1776 and Confronting Black Jacobins

This book is a legendary classic that galvanized freedom fighters around the world.
--Cornel West, philosopher, author, critic, and activist

Walter Rodney was a pioneering scholar who provided new answers to old questions and posed new questions in relation to the study of Africa.
-- Professor Winston McGowan

This classic work of black political thought, political economy, and Africa history inspired scholars and political activists in the struggle against colonialism and its misrepresentations of the past. I applaud this reissue, which should bring Rodney's prescient analysis to a new generation struggling from below, in whose hands, he would have reminded us, is no less than the future of humankind.
-- Lewis R. Gordon, Author of An Introduction to Africana Philosophy

“Appearing in 1972, HEUA was a genuine tour de force. It fused, as had never been done in a single volume before, African history in the global sense and underdevelopment theory, Marxism and black nationalism, intellectual passion and political commitment. HEUA instantly joined a select pan-Africanist canon that would be read at least as much outside as within the academy, an exclusive category that included the two texts that had greatly influenced Rodney’s intellectual development, notably James’s Black Jacobins and Williams’s Capitalism & Slavery, along with Black Reconstruction, W. E. B. Dubois’s magisterial work on the struggle for democracy in the United States during the post-Civil War, post-slavery era. HEUA, however, differed from the above-mentioned works, which were written long after the events they charted occurred. HEUA, by contrast, was more urgent and immediate, having been produced in the heat of battle, which is to say amid the ongoing struggle of Africans against capitalist and neocolonialist underdevelopment. His purpose in writing the book, Rodney explained in the Preface, was “to try and reach Africans who wish to explore further the nature of their exploitation, rather than to satisfy the ‘standards’ set by our oppressors and their spokesmen in the academic world.”
-- Michael West, Groundings: Development, Pan-Africanism, Critical Theory, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018

A masterpiece.
-- Andy Higginbottom, Redline

Rodney’s analysis remains as relevant as it was when first published ― a call to arms in the class struggle for racial equality.
-- LA Review of Books

This groundbreaking literary powerhouse performed a vital function in resistance to institutional racism.
--Paul Boateng, Guardian

From the Back Cover

"First published in the UK by Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications 1972."

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service, fast efficient

J.C. · 12 March 2023

Nothing to dislike: interesting book.

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener

R.c. · 12 April 2025

Very detailed explanation and makes you wonder if anything has changed since thenI don’t think soMakes me wonder if ever there is accountabilityI would recommend

4.0 out of 5 stars Tough read

A.A. · 8 January 2023

I feel that a lot of information that should be readily available to the masses, has to be sought out on purpose.I bought this book, because it was referenced in something light hearted I was reading.It is informative, but heavy on the soul.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great

A.C. · 23 July 2025

Great!

5.0 out of 5 stars Intentional invidious anti black chicanery explained succinctly

B. · 23 December 2024

This book is informative of what legacy media and central government ruthlessly pursued and contrived to keep bleary because every policy was mal intent and continues to be racially motivated to keep black Africa disadvantaged from the modern world whilst every other nation feasts off it for free to the detriment of its native population robbed of its God given birthright.

5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a great book

Y. · 19 May 2024

Good for studying the legacy of European colonialism on Africa’s socioeconomic and political fabric

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book

J.L. · 16 July 2021

Loved the short foreword by Angela Davis. Essential read for those concerned with Black history/politics!

3.0 out of 5 stars A hard academic read

D.G. · 8 October 2023

Found this to be a hard read. Think it’s more a reference book. Very well researched and academic. Well worth purchasing.

An amazing book

A.C. · 22 October 2025

One of the greatest books I have ever read

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ein kraftvolles und wichtiges Werk

I. · 5 October 2024

Walter Rodney’s “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” ist eine tiefgründige und scharfsinnige Analyse der kolonialen Ausbeutung und ihrer langfristigen Auswirkungen auf den afrikanischen Kontinent. Das Buch beleuchtet, wie die europäischen Mächte Afrikas wirtschaftliche, soziale und politische Entwicklung bewusst behindert haben, um ihre eigenen Interessen zu fördern.Rodney erklärt die Komplexität des Themas auf verständliche Weise, und seine Forschung ist beeindruckend detailliert. Dieses Buch ist ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich mit Kolonialgeschichte und ihrer anhaltenden Wirkung auf die Gegenwart befassen möchten. Ein absolut empfehlenswertes Buch!

Il libro è bene per ricercare.

U.I. · 24 November 2023

Mi piace il prodotto perché ho ricevuto è molto bene per il mio ricercare.

Informative

M.A. · 15 October 2025

Educational and informative

Très bon livre

S. · 25 January 2022

Un livre très important. Tout s'est bien passé avec ma commande et le service client a été très réactif concernant un retard de la poste.

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How Europe Underdeveloped Africa-0
Type: Paperback

AED11497

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

How Europe Underdeveloped Africa is an ambitious masterwork of political economy, detailing the impact of slavery and colonialism on the history of international capitalism. In this classic book, Rodney makes the unflinching case that African maldevelopment is not a natural feature of geography, but a direct product of imperial extraction from the continent, a practice that continues up into the present. Meticulously researched, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa remains an unshakably relevant study of the so-called “great divergence” between Africa and Europe, just as it remains a prescient resource for grasping the the multiplication of global inequality today. In this new edition, Angela Davis offers a striking foreword to the book, exploring its lasting contributions to a revolutionary and feminist practice of anti-imperialism.
Read more

Review

Walter Rodney's magisterial opus is recognized globally as a landmark in African studies, not to mention the history of colonialism and imperialism. Beautifully written and expertly argued, it is that rare book that can be called a classic. It belongs on every bookshelf.
--Gerald Horne, historian and author of The Counter-Revolution of 1776 and Confronting Black Jacobins

This book is a legendary classic that galvanized freedom fighters around the world.
--Cornel West, philosopher, author, critic, and activist

Walter Rodney was a pioneering scholar who provided new answers to old questions and posed new questions in relation to the study of Africa.
-- Professor Winston McGowan

This classic work of black political thought, political economy, and Africa history inspired scholars and political activists in the struggle against colonialism and its misrepresentations of the past. I applaud this reissue, which should bring Rodney's prescient analysis to a new generation struggling from below, in whose hands, he would have reminded us, is no less than the future of humankind.
-- Lewis R. Gordon, Author of An Introduction to Africana Philosophy

“Appearing in 1972, HEUA was a genuine tour de force. It fused, as had never been done in a single volume before, African history in the global sense and underdevelopment theory, Marxism and black nationalism, intellectual passion and political commitment. HEUA instantly joined a select pan-Africanist canon that would be read at least as much outside as within the academy, an exclusive category that included the two texts that had greatly influenced Rodney’s intellectual development, notably James’s Black Jacobins and Williams’s Capitalism & Slavery, along with Black Reconstruction, W. E. B. Dubois’s magisterial work on the struggle for democracy in the United States during the post-Civil War, post-slavery era. HEUA, however, differed from the above-mentioned works, which were written long after the events they charted occurred. HEUA, by contrast, was more urgent and immediate, having been produced in the heat of battle, which is to say amid the ongoing struggle of Africans against capitalist and neocolonialist underdevelopment. His purpose in writing the book, Rodney explained in the Preface, was “to try and reach Africans who wish to explore further the nature of their exploitation, rather than to satisfy the ‘standards’ set by our oppressors and their spokesmen in the academic world.”
-- Michael West, Groundings: Development, Pan-Africanism, Critical Theory, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2018

A masterpiece.
-- Andy Higginbottom, Redline

Rodney’s analysis remains as relevant as it was when first published ― a call to arms in the class struggle for racial equality.
-- LA Review of Books

This groundbreaking literary powerhouse performed a vital function in resistance to institutional racism.
--Paul Boateng, Guardian

From the Back Cover

"First published in the UK by Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications 1972."

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service, fast efficient

J.C. · 12 March 2023

Nothing to dislike: interesting book.

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener

R.c. · 12 April 2025

Very detailed explanation and makes you wonder if anything has changed since thenI don’t think soMakes me wonder if ever there is accountabilityI would recommend

4.0 out of 5 stars Tough read

A.A. · 8 January 2023

I feel that a lot of information that should be readily available to the masses, has to be sought out on purpose.I bought this book, because it was referenced in something light hearted I was reading.It is informative, but heavy on the soul.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great

A.C. · 23 July 2025

Great!

5.0 out of 5 stars Intentional invidious anti black chicanery explained succinctly

B. · 23 December 2024

This book is informative of what legacy media and central government ruthlessly pursued and contrived to keep bleary because every policy was mal intent and continues to be racially motivated to keep black Africa disadvantaged from the modern world whilst every other nation feasts off it for free to the detriment of its native population robbed of its God given birthright.

5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a great book

Y. · 19 May 2024

Good for studying the legacy of European colonialism on Africa’s socioeconomic and political fabric

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book

J.L. · 16 July 2021

Loved the short foreword by Angela Davis. Essential read for those concerned with Black history/politics!

3.0 out of 5 stars A hard academic read

D.G. · 8 October 2023

Found this to be a hard read. Think it’s more a reference book. Very well researched and academic. Well worth purchasing.

An amazing book

A.C. · 22 October 2025

One of the greatest books I have ever read

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ein kraftvolles und wichtiges Werk

I. · 5 October 2024

Walter Rodney’s “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” ist eine tiefgründige und scharfsinnige Analyse der kolonialen Ausbeutung und ihrer langfristigen Auswirkungen auf den afrikanischen Kontinent. Das Buch beleuchtet, wie die europäischen Mächte Afrikas wirtschaftliche, soziale und politische Entwicklung bewusst behindert haben, um ihre eigenen Interessen zu fördern.Rodney erklärt die Komplexität des Themas auf verständliche Weise, und seine Forschung ist beeindruckend detailliert. Dieses Buch ist ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich mit Kolonialgeschichte und ihrer anhaltenden Wirkung auf die Gegenwart befassen möchten. Ein absolut empfehlenswertes Buch!

Il libro è bene per ricercare.

U.I. · 24 November 2023

Mi piace il prodotto perché ho ricevuto è molto bene per il mio ricercare.

Informative

M.A. · 15 October 2025

Educational and informative

Très bon livre

S. · 25 January 2022

Un livre très important. Tout s'est bien passé avec ma commande et le service client a été très réactif concernant un retard de la poste.

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