War in Pre-Colonial Eastern Africa: The Patterns and Meanings of State-Level Conflict in the 19th Century (Eastern African Studies)

War in Pre-Colonial Eastern Africa examines the nature and objectives of violence in the region in the nineteenth century. It is particularly concerned with highland Ethiopia and the Great Lakes. It will be of use to those interested in military history and to anyone involved in modern development and conflict resolution seeking to understand the deeper historical roots of African warfare.Contents:I THEORY & CONTEXTAfrican War in Historical & Theoretical PerspectiveAntiquity & InheritanceRestorative Violence & the Weight of HistoryII ARMIES Tools & TacticsOrganisation & FunctionIII PROCESS, IMPACT & CULTURECost & ProfitWar & Economic ChangeViolence & SocietyThe Resolution & Avoidance of ConflictThe Culture of ConflictConclusions: War & the Making of State & Society