Toyin Falola Matthew M. Heaton A History of Nigeria (Paperback)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: A History of NigeriaCondition: NewEAN: 9780521681575ISBN: 9780521681575Publisher: Cambridge University PressFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 04/24/2008Description: 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.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 228mmItem Length: 151mmItem Width: 22mmItem Weight: 600gAuthor: Toyin Falola, Matthew M. HeatonGenre: HistoryRelease Year: 2008 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

Price: 36.3 USD

Location: 60502

End Time: 2025-01-15T14:27:59.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD