Groundwork of Nigerian History
Author | : Obaro Ikime |
Publisher | : Hebn Publishers |
Total Pages | : 640 |
Release | : 1980 |
ISBN-10 | : UCBK:C031942732 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Groundwork of Nigerian History written by Obaro Ikime and published by Hebn Publishers. This book was released on 1980 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filling a gap, this study presents a comprehensive history of Nigeria's diverse peoples. The first two chapters provide a geographical and archaeological background. The main body of the work is divided into three sections: Nigeria Before 1800; Nigeria in the 19th century: and Nigeria in the 20th century. Contributors cover a multitude of different issues andregions such as the Benin Kingdom, the trans-atlantic slave trade, nationalist movements, and Borno in the 19th century.