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Political Organization in Nigeria Since the Late Stone Age
John Oriji
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Paperback. "Although the Igbo constitute one of the largest ethnic nationalities of Nigeria and the West African sub-region, little is know about their political history before the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. This book is then a pioneer study of the broad changes Igbo political systems have undergone since the prehistoric period"-- Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBJF; HBJH; JFC; JP; RGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Although the Igbo constitute one of the largest ethnic nationalities of Nigeria and the West African sub-region, little is known about their political history before the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. This book is a pioneer study of the broad changes Igbo political systems have undergone since the prehistoric period.
Although the Igbo constitute one of the largest ethnic nationalities of Nigeria and the West African sub-region, little is known about their political history before the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. This book is a pioneer study of the broad changes Igbo political systems have undergone since the prehistoric period.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349383696
SKU
V9781349383696
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About John Oriji
John Oriji is Professor of African History at California Polytechnic State University, USA. His publications include Traditions of Igbo Origin (1994), Ngwa History (1998), numerous articles in professional journals, and chapters in books discussing diverse themes in African history ranging from oral traditions and sacred centers to the slave trade and colonialism.
Reviews for Political Organization in Nigeria Since the Late Stone Age
'Recommended.' - CHOICE "This book can be regarded as a pioneer study of the Igbo political organizations to the extent that no other study has in a systematic and sustained manner gone as far back as tracing the genesis of such political structures to the origins of the Igbo people. The periodization is quite revealing and very ... Read more