The Horse in West African History (African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century) 1st Edition
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| Management number | 220813640 | Release Date | 2026/05/03 | List Price | $15.68 | Model Number | 220813640 | ||
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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. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1138591858 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1138591851 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.58 x 9.21 inches |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Print length | 254 pages |
| Part of series | African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century |
| Publication date | May 1, 2020 |
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