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.
| ISBN: | 9781138591851 |
| Publication date: | 29th April 2020 |
| Author: | Robin Law |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 254 pages |
| Series: | African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century |
| Genres: |
Anthropology Social and cultural history |
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.
The Horse in West African History features in the following genres: Anthropology, Social and cultural history
The Horse in West African History is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Horse in West African History was written by Robin Law and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Horse in West African History has 254 pages
Yes it is part of African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century series
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