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The Horse in West African History (The Role of the Horse in the Societies of Pre-Colonial West Africa) - 9781138591851
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Product Details
Author:
Robin Law
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
254
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis (April 29, 2020)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9781138591851
Weight:
16.625oz
Dimensions:
6.125" x 9.1875"
File:
TAYLORFRANCIS-TayFran_260408043820793-20260408.xml
Folder:
TAYLORFRANCIS
List Price:
$48.99
Series:
African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
Case Pack:
10
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$46.54
Publisher Identifier:
P-CRC
Discount Code:
H
Audience:
General/trade
Country of Origin:
United States
Pub Discount:
30
Imprint:
Routledge
Overview
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.
