Author:
Azevedo, Mario Joaquim, author.
Edition Statement:Fourth edition.
ImprintLanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2018.
Descriptionxlv, 719 pages : map ; 24 cm.
Note:Editor's foreword -- Preface -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Map -- Chronology -- Introduction -- The dictionary -- Appendix 1: Chad's early administrative organization (1950) -- Appendix 2: Chad's 2004 administrative organization : from 14 Prefectures to 18 Regions -- Appendix 3: Chad's 2012 administrative reorganization : The 23 new Regions -- Appendix 4: Chad : cotton production in bales by year (1960-2016) -- Appendix 5: Chad's livestock (1990s) -- Appendix 6: Educational system in Chad (2000-2014) -- Appendix 7: Chad's known ethnic groups -- Appendix 9: Baguirmi Rulers (1513-1918) -- Appendix 9: Kings of Kanem-Bornu -- Appendix 10: Ouadai Kingdom : chronology of Kings -- Appendix 11: Governors-General of French Equatorial Africa (1886-1960) -- Appendix 12: Military and Civilian Governors of Chad (1900-1960) -- Appendix 13: Cabinet Ministers (2015 and 2017) -- Appendix 14: Chad's population in descending order (1960-2017) -- Appendix 15: Chad's former Prefectures (prior to 2004) -- Appendix 16: The Sara of Chad and close kin ethnic groups -- Appendix 17: Chad's cities ranking by population numbers (1995-2009) -- Appendix 18: Religious affiliations in Chad (2017) -- Appendix 19: Presidential and National Assembly Elections in Chad.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references.
Note:This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Chad contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Chad.
