Black Kingdoms, Black Peoples: The West African HeritageDiscusses the history, way of life, fundamental attitudes, common beliefs and unifying elements of the various societies of West Africa. |
Contents
Introduction | 7 |
The Kingdoms of the South | 39 |
Peoples of the North | 55 |
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