Thomas Bailey
Thomas holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Portsmouth, England, and a BSc in Geography from Bangor University. He is passionate about African history and politics, having written his master’s dissertation on the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Articles by Thomas Bailey
Who Were the Notorious Barbary Pirates? (History & Wars)The Barbary pirates of North Africa terrorized the Mediterranean for over two centuries.
The Barbary Wars: Piracy, Slavery, and RetributionThe Barbary Wars saw the United States Navy battle against pirates upon the seas of the Mediterranean.
The Barbary Wars saw the United States Navy battle against pirates upon the seas of the Mediterranean.
The First Liberian Civil War: A Devastating ConflictThe First Liberian Civil War inflicted unthinkable suffering on the Liberian people.
The First Liberian Civil War inflicted unthinkable suffering on the Liberian people.
10 Major Players of the Haitian RevolutionDuring the 18th century, the enslaved Haitians rose up to liberate themselves from bondage, but who were the major players that shaped the revolution?
During the 18th century, the enslaved Haitians rose up to liberate themselves from bondage, but who were the major players that shaped the revolution?
The Angolan Civil War: 26 Years of FightingThe Angolan Civil War was the most significant African battleground of the Cold War.
The Angolan Civil War was the most significant African battleground of the Cold War.
The West African Squadron: Hunting Slave Ships on the High SeasThe West Africa Squadron of the British Royal Navy patrolled the high seas of the Atlantic on the hunt for slave ships.
What Was Che Guevara Doing in Africa?Che Guevara is the most famous revolutionary figure in Latin America. His exploits in Africa, however, are less well known.
Che Guevara is the most famous revolutionary figure in Latin America. His exploits in Africa, however, are less well known.
The Scramble for Africa: How Europe Conquered a ContinentThe division of Africa by imperial Europe exemplifies the destructive power of colonialism. The Scramble for Africa changed the continent forever.
World War II in Africa: The North African CampaignHere is the story of the Axis and Allied struggle, which raged across the North African desert.
Here is the story of the Axis and Allied struggle, which raged across the North African desert.
A Luta Continua! Mozambique’s Struggle for Independence“The Struggle Continues!” was the rallying cry of the Mozambican people in their war against Portuguese colonialism. Read on to discover how Mozambique became independent.
Mansa Musa: The Golden Ruler of the Mali EmpireDiscover the legendary story of Mansa Musa, the richest person in history, and the impact of his fabled pilgrimage to Mecca.
Discover the legendary story of Mansa Musa, the richest person in history, and the impact of his fabled pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mobutu Sese Seko: The Rise and Fall of Congo’s Infamous DictatorMobutu Sese Seko ruled the Congo for 32 years. His infamous reign is characterized by brutality, corruption, and decadence.
Mobutu Sese Seko ruled the Congo for 32 years. His infamous reign is characterized by brutality, corruption, and decadence.