The Horse in West African History (African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century)

The Horse in West African History (African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century) image
ISBN-10:

1138591769

ISBN-13:

9781138591769

Author(s): Law, Robin
Edition: 1
Released: Aug 24, 2018
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Hardcover, 254 pages
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Description:

Originally published in 1980 and here re-issued with an updated preface, this book deals with the role of the horse in the societies of West Africa during the pre-colonial period. It traces the history of its introduction and its diffusion within West Africa, and examines the problems of maintaining horses in such a harsh environment. The use of horses in warfare in analysed but the non-military aspects of the West African horse culture are also discussed, principally the use of horses as tokens of status and wealth. The book includes a review of the decline of the West African horse culture in the 20th century, reflecting the passing of a political system based on warfare and slavery.











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