Benin and Other African Kingdoms
Benin and Other African Kingdoms
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This work is part of a series of reference books providing a look at ancient cultures. It begins with early African kingdoms such as Kush, Mali, Ife and Zimbabwe before moving on to Benin, its warrior kings, contact with Europe, decline and fall. It then examines their legacy for modern Africa.
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Benin and Other African Kingdoms by Sean Sheehan
This work is part of a comprehensive series of reference books providing a look at the way of life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient cultures. It begins with early African kingdoms such as Kush, Mali, Ife and Zimbabwe, before moving on to Benin, its warrior kings, contact with Europe, decline and fall. It then turns to later kingdoms, Asante and the Zulus. The second half looks at politics and society, trade, military life, religion, art and everyday life in the kingdoms, especially Benin. The final chapter examines their legacy for present day Africa.
Sean Sheehan has a degree in Ancient Literature and History. He is fascinated by all aspect of of the ancient world, and in particular the literature of ancient Greece and Rome. A visit to Auschwitz in the 1970s sparked off an interest in the history of the Jewish people and the Holocaust, and since then Sean has spent much time reading and researching the subject. He has also written two books for Hodder Wayland about the Holocaust.
SKU | Unavailable |
ISBN 13 | 9780750221726 |
ISBN 10 | 0750221720 |
Title | Benin and Other African Kingdoms |
Author | Sean Sheehan |
Series | The Ancient World |
Condition | Unavailable |
Binding Type | Hardback |
Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
Year published | 1998-04-30 |
Number of pages | 64 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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