ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book travels through space and time between Africa and Israel. It determines the difference between the bulk of writings about European colonial architecture in Africa and the Israeli case. The book analyzes the link between the States interests and private capital interests, as well as the way in which the exportation of expertise is driven by a variety of economic, national security and identity-related interests, and resulted in the development of white tourism in Ivory Coast. It focuses on two books that illustrate the cultural border for different audiences: A Seed of White Corn: A Mission in Africa and Tembel Hat-in the Jungle. The first book reveals to Israeli readers the official adventures of an Israeli diplomat in Africa. The second book was written for teenagers, and its title conspicuously expresses the discovery of Africa in the eyes of Israelis.
