“There are few more interesting spots in Africa than the little corner of the west coast occupied by the Republic of Liberia…” And so the story of the Republic of Liberia’s foundation begins in this account by Dr. J.H.T. McPherson, a Fellow in History at Johns Hopkins University. ‘History of Liberia’ was initially published in the journal Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science in 1891. This publication by Developing Press and The Liberian Times features an all new preface by Dr. Fred PM van der Kraaij of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as Liberia’s Declaration of Independence and three constitutions which had been in effect in Liberia prior to the initial publication of this book.
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By Developing Press
Oct 15, 2009
"Professional Reviews" "With Liberia now emerging from war and starting a new process of reconstruction, this publication is more than timely. It is important for Liberians today and all those interested in the story of that very particular country to understand what the thinking was behind its creation and how the people who launched the process viewed themselves and viewed Africans. This book is a must read and will open doors for scholars and students of Liberian and African history." -Abdoulaye W. Dukulé, Ph.D, Assoc. Editor, The Perspective News Magazine "An absolutely invaluable historical insight couched in language which is conclusive and entertaining. A striking and eloquent literary effort..." -Emmanuel Abalo, Fmr. Acting President, Press Union of Liberia / Fmr. News Director, Liberian Broadcasting System "A new twist on the history of our beloved Liberia that is worth reading about for its fresh historical perspective."... More > -James Youboty, Author, A Nation in Terror< Less
