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The British Occupation of Southern Nigeria, 1851-1906

Description: The study indicates that the motives which impelled the creation of the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria were complex, variable, and sometimes contradictory. Many Englishmen within and without the government, indeed, advocated the occupation of the area to suppress the slave trade, but this humanitarian ambition, on balance, was not as significant as political and economic interests. The importance of the Niger waterway, rivalry with France and other maritime nations, andmissionary work, all l… more
Date: December 1979
Creator: Igbineweka, Andrew O.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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The Anglo-French Military and Naval Conversations, 1906-1912: a Study in Pre-War Diplomacy

Description: The French nation has been prolific of consummate diplomatists all through history, but her annals record no more brilliant achievement than that of Theophile Delcassé and Paul Cambon when they brought Great Britain into a French alliance. Even those who disapprove the consequences of their act must admit the skill and the pertinacity with which the two statesmen pursued their purpose. Their difficulties were stupendous; British governments had for years stood aloof from Continental agreements,… more
Date: June 1952
Creator: Healey, Gordon Daniel, 1909-
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N. W. Ayer & Son's American Newspaper Annual: containing a Catalogue of American Newspapers, a List of All Newspapers of the United States and Canada, 1906, Volume 2

Description: American Newspaper Annual contains lists of newspaper publications (listed by counties) with census information, natural features and chief products. Volume 2 of 2. Additional information includes how to obtain an estimate, list of abbreviations, and class publications. Index to Class Publications begins on page 1063. Index to Newspaper Advertisements begins on page 1119. Index to Advertisements of Engravers, Lithographers and Printers, Ink Manufacturers, Type and Electrotype Foundries begons o… more
Date: 1906
Creator: N. W. Ayer & Son
Partner: UNT Libraries
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N. W. Ayer & Son's American Newspaper Annual: containing a Catalogue of American Newspapers, a List of All Newspapers of the United States and Canada, 1906, Volume 1

Description: American Newspaper Annual contains lists of newspaper publications (listed by counties) with census information, natural features and chief products. Volume 1 of 2. Additional information includes how to obtain an estimate, list of abbreviations, and class publications. Index to Class Publications begins on page 1063, in Volume 2. Index to Newspaper Advertisements begins on page 1119, in Volume 2. Index to Advertisements of Engravers, Lithographers and Printers, Ink Manufacturers, Type and Elec… more
Date: 1906
Creator: N. W. Ayer & Son
Partner: UNT Libraries
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