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Zusatztext "The first quality that captivates the reader of this unusual book on a segmentary society in confrontation with colonial modernity is the particularly meticulous identification of the sources?it?opens access to the life and words of prominent and brilliant Beti men who struggled! in their own day! with their own questions and answers." · Journal of African History Informationen zum Autor An American diplomat, who was posted in Cameroon for several years, Frederick Quinn (1935-2022) held higher academic degrees in history and African Studies and published widely on Africa. His Democracy at Dawn: Notes from Poland and Points East was named a TLS International Book of the Year. Klappentext Relatively recent Bantu-speaking migrants to central Cameroon, the Beti have had an eventful history. Based on extensive interviews and traditional Beti (Fang) poetry, in addition to German and French archival sources, the author of this readable study recreates the social structure of the Beti and their self-perceptions in pre-colonial times, their disruptive encounters with first German (1880-1918) and then French (1918-1960) colonialism, until Cameroon's independence. Zusammenfassung Relatively recent Bantu-speaking migrants to central Cameroon! the Beti have had an eventful history. Based on extensive interviews and traditional Beti (Fang) poetry! in addition to German and French archival sources! the author of this readable study recreates the social structure of the Beti and their self-perceptions in pre-colonial times! their disruptive encounters with first German (1880-1918) and then French (1918-1960) colonialism! until Cameroon's independence. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chapter 1. Traditional Beti Society Chapter 2. Social Organization and the Sso Rite Chapter 3. "In the Time of Major Dominik": The Beti and the Germans, 1887-1916 Chapter 4. The German Presence: Traders and Missionaries Chapter 5. The Beti and the French Chapter 6. Times of Expansion: The Inland Railroad, Cocoa Production, the Catholic Church Chapter 7. The Beti from World War II to Independence Conclusion Appendix I: Traditional Beti Literature Appendix II: Aspects of Traditional Beti Society, by Abbé Theodore Tsala Appendix III: English Translation of Appendix II Annex Abbia Stones, by Frederick Quinn Eight Beti Stones, by Frederick Quinn Bibliography Index ...
