| − | Walter Rodney was a prominent historian and political activist. His historical research applied [[Marxist]] concepts to the topic of imperial rule in [[Africa]]. He was assassinated by government agents in his home country of [[Guyana]] in 1980 during a campaign for public office. | + | '''Walter Rodney''' was a prominent historian and political activist. His historical research applied [[Marxist]] concepts to the topic of imperial rule in [[Africa]]. He was assassinated by government agents in his home country of [[Guyana]] in 1980 during a campaign for public office. |