A history of Nigeria

Cambridge University Press

2008

xl, 329 p.

Bibliogr.: p. 280–321

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Early states and societies, 9,000 BCE-1500 CE -- Slavery, state and society, c. 1500-c. 1800 -- Political and economic transformations in the nineteenth century -- Transition to British colonial rule, 1850-1903 -- Colonial society to 1929 -- Nationalist movements and independence, 1929-1960 -- Instability and civil war, 1960-1970 -- Oil, state, and society, 1970-1983 -- Civil society and democratic transition, 1984-2007 -- Nigeria and Nigerians in world history -- Corruption, anti-corruption, and the 2007 election.

An exploration of Nigeria's 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 explain the context to Nigeria's recent ethnic and religious conflicts, political instability, official corruption and ailing economy.

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