History of Angola (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Angola is a country in southwestern Africa. Portugal explored the region and founded settlements and trading posts. Luanda was founded by Paulo Dias de Novais in the 16th century. The annexed territories in the region were ruled as a colony from 1655, and Angola was incorporated as an overseas province of Portugal in 1951. After the Angolan War of Independence (1961-1974) which ended with a leftist military coup in LisbonAngola's independence from Portugal was achieved on November 11, 1975 through the Alvor Agreement.