Freedom and Authority in French West Africa
| Author | : Robert Delavignette |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 122 |
| Release | : 2018-08-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780429018930 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0429018932 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (932 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Freedom and Authority in French West Africa by : Robert Delavignette
Download or read book Freedom and Authority in French West Africa written by Robert Delavignette and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1950 and updated in 1968, this book discusses the functions and status of native chiefs in what were the French colonies in West Africa. It also examines the relation of the French legal code to native law and custom and the activities of Christian missions. Analysing changes which took place in the early 20th century as a result of Africa's entry into the world economy, the book includes proposals for increasing agricultural production and co-operative marketing.
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