Groundwork of Nigerian HistoryObaro Ikime, Historical Society of Nigeria Filling a gap, this study presents a comprehensive history of Nigeria's diverse peoples. The first two chapters provide a geographical and archaeological background. The main body of the work is divided into three sections: Nigeria Before 1800; Nigeria in the 19th century: and Nigeria in the 20th century. Contributors cover a multitude of different issues andregions such as the Benin Kingdom, the trans-atlantic slave trade, nationalist movements, and Borno in the 19th century. |
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Introduction | 1 |
PrehistoryThurstan Shaw | 25 |
Nigeria Before 1800 | 55 |
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19th century Abeokuta Aboh activities African al-Kanemi Alafin authority Bauchi became Benin Benue Bonny Borno British Calabar central centre chiefs chieftaincies Christian clans colonial administration communities Constitution Council court Cross River culture districts east eastern economic Efik Egba Ekiti emirates established ethnic European Felata Fulani groups Hausa Hausaland hinterland Ibadan Ibibio Ibid Igala Igbo Igboland Ijebu Ilorin important indigenous influence institutions Islam Isoko Itsekiri Jukun Kanem Kano Kanuri Katsina kingdom Lagos later leaders London major markets migration military missionaries missions Muhammad Muslim Native neighbours Niger Company Niger Delta Nigeria North Northern Nigeria Nupe officers organization period political population problems Protectorate Provinces region reign result routes rulers Shehu slave trade social Society of Nigeria Sokoto Caliphate Southern territory towns traditions Umar Urhobo various villages West Africa Western education Yoruba Yorubaland Zaria