Horse in West African History - The Role of the Horse in the Societies of Pre-Colonial West Africa

Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1980 and here re-issued with an updated preface, this book deals with the role of the horse in the societies of West Africa during the pre-colonial period. It traces the history of its introduction and its diffusion within West Africa, and examines the problems of maintaining horses in such a harsh environment. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The Introduction and Diffusion of the Horse in West Africa 2. The Supply of Horses 3. Maintenance, Health and Training 4. Equipment 5. Cavalry Warfare 6. Non-Military Aspects 7. Horse and Society in pre-colonial West Africa 8. The Decline of the Horse in West Africa

Product details

• Authors: Robin Law, Law Robin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.08.2018
• EAN: 9781138591769
• ISBN: 978-1-138-59176-9
• No. of pages: 254
• Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Anthropology, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Social and cultural history, West Africa, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies