Precolonial Nigeria

Author : Akinwumi Ogundiran
Publisher : Africa Research and Publications
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:49015003056943

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Precolonial Nigeria by Akinwumi Ogundiran Pdf

This collection of original essays examines different aspects of historical experience in Nigeria and the adjacent regions from the beginning of agricultural communities about 6,000 B.C. to the eve of colonial rule in the mid-nineteenth century. The volume is the first comprehensive book on the different approaches and themes in Nigeria's pre-colonial history, and it is informed throughout by inter-disciplinary approaches that integrate archaeological data with oral historical narratives, historical ethnography, material culture, and documentary sources. The volume opens with an introduction that problematizes the pre-colonial historiography in Nigeria, situates each chapter in critical historiographic contexts, and identifies pathways for further studies. The introduction is followed by twenty-two chapters addressing a wide range of topics, including regional and inter-group interactions, ethnicity and identity, gender relations, state formation and sociopolitical development, urbanization, migrations, institutional and technological innovations, the intersections of commerce and religion and their impacts on the integration of pre-colonial societies into the Islamic World System, the Atlantic Slave Trade and its impacts, and the prelude to the British colonial conquest. This is the third of the festschrifts to honor and celebrate the achievements of Professor Toyin Falola. Distinguished scholar, teacher, author/editor of over 50 books, and author of hundreds of articles, chapters, and reviews, Professor Falola is certainly the most prolific historian of Africa ever, and arguably the most versatile. The political economy and socio-economic dimensions of his works on pre-colonial Nigeria inform the analytical and thematic approaches of this volume. In so doing, these essays critically celebrate Toyin Falola's contributions to the historiography of Nigeria, and open up new imprints of Nigeria's past.

Author : A. Adu Boahen
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781421441214

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African Perspectives on Colonialism by A. Adu Boahen Pdf

This history deals with the twenty-year period between 1880 and 1900, when virtually all of Africa was seized and occupied by the Imperial Powers of Europe. Eurocentric points of view have dominated the study of this era, but in this book, one of Africa's leading historians reinterprets the colonial experiences from the perspective of the colonized. The Johns Hopkins Symposia in Comparative History are occasional volumes sponsored by the Department of History at the Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins University Press comprising original essays by leading scholars in the United States and other countries. Each volume considers, from a comparative perspective, an important topic of current historical interest. The present volume is the fifteenth. Its preparation has been assisted by the James S. Schouler Lecture Fund.

Author : Onwuka N. Njoku
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nigeria
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121603133

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Pre-colonial Economic History of Nigeria by Onwuka N. Njoku Pdf

Author : Toyin Falola,Matthew M. Heaton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781139472036

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A History of Nigeria by Toyin Falola,Matthew M. Heaton Pdf

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and the world's eighth largest oil producer, but its success has been undermined in recent decades by ethnic and religious conflict, political instability, rampant official corruption and an ailing economy. Toyin Falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and Matthew Heaton, who has worked extensively on African science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to Nigeria's recent troubles through an exploration of its pre-colonial and colonial past, and its journey from independence to statehood. By examining key themes such as colonialism, religion, slavery, nationalism and the economy, the authors show how Nigeria's history has been swayed by the vicissitudes of the world around it, and how Nigerians have adapted to meet these challenges. This book offers a unique portrayal of a resilient people living in a country with immense, but unrealized, potential.

Author : Stella Nwokeji
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1696405335

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The Nigerian History by Stella Nwokeji Pdf

Nigeria, the Giant of Africa and the most populous country in Africa, lies between the Gulf of Guinea in the South and the Sahara Desert in the North. Occupying an area of approximately 373,000 square miles. It is bounded on the north by Niger Republic, on the south by the Gulf of Guinea, on the East by the Cameroon Republic and on the West by Dahomey, the present day Benin Republic. In about 1851 before the British arrival, there were four distinct physical regions within the nation with the descriptions noted. However, these areas have changed in the twenty-first century. In south is a coastal line of dense belt of swamps and mangrove forest, followed by a belt of tropical rain forest, the home of palm oil tree. Third, is the open woodland or grassland savannah, where cattle and peanuts are raised. The Fourth region is the vast area of undulating plateau and hills Nigeria's other important physical feature is the River Niger, from which Nigeria derives its name. In Nigeria, the ethnic and racial composition of the society includes as many as three hundred tribes. This fact alone points to the extent of the diversity and heterogeneous nature of the national population within the country. Of these numerous tribes, the three dominant ones are the Hausa-Fulani in the North, the Igbo in the East, and the Yoruba in the West. The Hausa-Fulani had a system of government ran by Emirs and Chiefs of the Hausa Dynasty. In the West, the Yoruba cities and towns were ran by the powerful kingdoms. The East had no dynasties or kingdoms like the North or the West but rather has clan-heads or minor chiefs, whose authority over the people was severely limited. The pre-colonial era saw the flourishing of slave trade, which was later declared illegal by the British in the early 19th century. Effective British occupation of Nigeria son followed the illegal declaration of slavery. The pre-colonial era, in what later became known as Nigeria, witnessed elaborate systems of government in both the North and the West, more especially in the former. In the East, there was great fragmentation of the political system because the people abhorred autocratic rulership that could hold the people together by force. After the amalgamation of the North and South, Nigeria became unified under a unitary system. The Northern territory provided a seat for the operation of the indirect of the indirect rule system that later failed in the East when it was extended there. Economic necessity made amalgamation desirable. The period of 1914 to 1922 witnessed the development of representation government in Nigeria, even though there were considerable limitations. For the first time, four indigenous peoples were elected into the newly created Legislative Council, and two political parties appeared to contest these seats. The Richard's constitution of 1947 introduced regionalism into Nigeria. Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, having a federal arrangement in which four strongly autonomous regions constituted the units of the weak central body. The weakness of the center made the federation unworkable. History is the events of the past and the future. They may not be widely known but are significant enough not to be forgotten. History forgotten, not known or used is dead and is bound to be repeated. - Dr. Stella E. Nwokeji

Author : Rotimi Ajayi,Joseph Yinka Fashagba
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030505097

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Nigerian Politics by Rotimi Ajayi,Joseph Yinka Fashagba Pdf

This volume engages in an in-depth discussion of Nigerian politics. Written by an expert group of Nigerian researchers, the chapters provide an overarching, Afrocentric view of politics in Nigeria, from pre-colonial history to the current federal system. The book begins with a series of historical chapters analyzing the development of Nigeria from its traditional political institutions through the First Republic. After establishing the necessary historical context, the next few chapters shift the focus to specific political institutions and phenomena, including the National Assembly, local government and governance, party politics, and federalism. The remaining chapters discuss issues that continue to affect Nigerian politics: the debt crisis, oil politics in the Niger Delta, military intervention and civil-military relations, as well as nationalism and inter-group relations. Providing an overview of Nigerian politics that encompasses history, economics, and public administration, this volume will be useful to students and researchers interested in African politics, African studies, democracy, development, history, and legislative studies.

Author : Yusufu Bala Usman,Nur Alkali
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Borno State (Nigeria)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037607657

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Studies in the History of Pre-colonial Borno by Yusufu Bala Usman,Nur Alkali Pdf

Author : Sampson Jerry
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 153002157X

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Nigeria History, Precolonial History from Year 1500 by Sampson Jerry Pdf

All evidence suggests the early settlement of Nigeria millennia before the spread of agriculture 3,000 years ago, and one day it probably will be possible to reconstruct the high points of this early history. Although archaeological research has made great strides in identifying some major developments, comparatively little archaeological work has been undertaken. Consequently, it is possible only to outline some of the early history of Nigeria.....

Author : Nwando Achebe
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780253222480

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The Female King of Colonial Nigeria by Nwando Achebe Pdf

While providing critical perspectives on women, gender, sex and sexuality, and the colonial encounter, she considers how it was possible for this woman to take on the office and responsibilities of a traditionally male role.

Author : A. Carl LeVan,Patrick Ukata
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780198804307

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The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian Politics by A. Carl LeVan,Patrick Ukata Pdf

This volume is an authoritative and agenda-setting examination of Nigerian politics.

Author : Toyin Falola,Bukola A. Oyeniyi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781598849691

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Nigeria by Toyin Falola,Bukola A. Oyeniyi Pdf

Written by leading experts in African studies, this broad introduction to Nigeria follows the history of the republic from the early period to the present day. As Africa's most populated country and major world exporter of oil, Nigeria is a nation with considerable international importance—a role that is hampered by its economic underdevelopment and political instability. This book examines all major aspects of Nigeria's geography, politics, and culture, addressing the area's current attempts at building a strong nation, developing a robust economy, and stabilizing its domestic affairs. Perfect for students of African history, geography, anthropology, and political science, this guidebook provides an overview and history of Nigeria from the early period to contemporary times. Chapters focus on each region in the country; the government, economy and culture of Nigeria; the challenges and problems Nigerians face since the country's independence; and topics affecting everyday life, including music, food, etiquette, gender roles, and marriage.

Author : Howard Wolpe
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0520024516

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Urban Politics in Nigeria by Howard Wolpe Pdf

Monograph on social change, modernization and political power in the port harcourt urban area in Nigeria - includes bibliography pp. 287 to 303, map, references and statistical tables.

Author : Toyin Falola
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nigeria
ISBN : 0511397895

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A History of Nigeria by Toyin Falola Pdf

An exploration of Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial past, and its journey from independence to statehood. By examining key themes such as colonialism, religion, slavery, nationalism and the economy, the authors explain the context to Nigeria's recent ethnic and religious conflicts, political instability, official corruption and ailing economy.

Author : Viviane Saleh-Hanna
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780776618234

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Colonial Systems of Control by Viviane Saleh-Hanna Pdf

A pioneering book on prisons in West Africa, Colonial Systems of Control: Criminal Justice in Nigeria is the first comprehensive presentation of life inside a West African prison. Chapters by prisoners inside Kirikiri maximum security prison in Lagos, Nigeria are published alongside chapters by scholars and activists. While prisoners document the daily realities and struggles of life inside a Nigerian prison, scholar and human rights activist Viviane Saleh-Hanna provides historical, political, and academic contexts and analyses of the penal system in Nigeria. The European penal models and institutions imported to Nigeria during colonialism are exposed as intrinsically incoherent with the community-based conflict-resolution principles of most African social structures and justice models. This book presents the realities of imprisonment in Nigeria while contextualizing the colonial legacies that have resulted in the inhumane brutalities that are endured on a daily basis. Keywords: Nigeria, West Africa, penal system, maximum-security prison. Published in English.

Author : Toyin Falola,Matthew Heaton
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 793 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190050092

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The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian History by Toyin Falola,Matthew Heaton Pdf

This book reads the narrative of the national politics alongside deeper histories of political and social organization, as well as in relation to competing influences on modern identity formation and inter-group relationships, such as ethnic and religious communities, economic partnerships, and immigrant and diasporic cultures