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Political Organization in Nigeria since the Late Stone Age: A History of the Igbo People
John Oriji
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Hardback. 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. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; 3H; HBJH; HBLC; HBTB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
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
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
258
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230621930
SKU
V9780230621930
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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: A History of the Igbo People
'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 ... Read more