Taxing colonial Africa the political economy of British imperialism / [electronic resource] :
Leigh A. Gardner.
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
- 1 online resource. : ill.
- Oxford historical monographs .
- Oxford historical monographs. .
Includes bibliographical references.
Taxation was one of the most contentious aspects of British colonial rule in Africa, shaping relationships between Africans colonial governments, and European settlers. This text presents a detailed comparative study of both taxation and public spending in British colonies in Africa.
Great Britain--Colonies--Appropriations and expenditures--History--19th century. Great Britain--Colonies--Appropriations and expenditures--History--20th century. Great Britain--Colonies--Economic policy. Great Britain--Colonies--Economic conditions--19th century. Great Britain--Colonies--Economic conditions--20th century.