Description: This book presents an insider's account of the once-mighty West African kingdom of Dahomey, which the author explores through the lens of their own adventurous travels. The author provides a vivid glimpse into the history and culture of this fascinating realm, shedding light on the rise and fall of a powerful civilization built on the slave trade and military conquest. Dahomey, a monarchy of the old African style, was an absolute monarchy, ruled by a succession of flamboyant and often bloodthirsty kings. The author details the kingdom's fascinating history, from its humble beginnings to its eventual decline and fall. While a critique of the slave trade and human sacrifice, this book also provides a nuanced understanding of Dahomean culture, highlighting the role of the famous Dahomey Amazons, the all-female fighting force that defended the kingdom with unmatched ferocity. The book delves into the complex relationship between Dahomey and the European powers, showing how the kingdom skillfully exploited European rivalries to maintain its independence. The author also explores the legacy of Dahomey, tracing the influence of its culture and history on modern Benin. Ultimately, this book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of African history and culture, offering a unique perspective on a kingdom that was both awe-inspiring and deeply flawed. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: German
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Book Title: Die Deutsche Colonie Kamerun, Vol. 1 : Das Kamerun-Gebirge, Nebst Den Nachbar-Ländern Dahome, Englische Goldküsten-Colonie, Niger-Mündungen, Fernando Po U. S. W (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 330 Pages
Language: German
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.7 in
Publication Year: 2018
Topic: General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Cooking
Item Weight: 15.6 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Hugo Zoller
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
