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The Horse in West African History: The Role of the Horse in the Societies of Pre-Colonial West Africa

The Horse in West African History: The Role of the Horse in the Societies of Pre-Colonial West Africa

Law, Robin

Paperback

Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century

AnthropologyGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1138591858
ISBN13: 9781138591851
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Apr 29 2020
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

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.

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