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Kingdoms of the Yoruba

Kingdoms of the Yoruba

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This book provides a general account of the major Yoruba kingdoms, synthesizes Yoruba and Igbomina history, culture, and archaeology, and discusses the decline and fall of Old Oyo. It was reconstructed from oral histories and subjected to rigorous examination.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Originally published in 1969 and reissued in 1976, this comprehensive work offers a comprehensive overview of the prominent Yoruba kingdoms, while also providing a synthesis of Yoruba and Igbomina history, culture, and archaeology. In addition, it delves into the reasons behind the decline and fall of Old Oyo, examining the chronology of this significant event. The reconstruction of much of the historical narrative in this book relied heavily on oral histories, with every piece of evidence meticulously scrutinized.

The book's first edition was published in 1969, and a second edition followed in 1976. It provides a comprehensive account of the major Yoruba kingdoms and offers a synthesis of Yoruba and Igbomina history, culture, and archaeology. The book also delves into the reasons behind the decline and fall of Old Oyo, examining the chronology of this significant event.

The reconstruction of much of the historical narrative in this book relied heavily on oral histories, with every piece of evidence meticulously scrutinized. The author's meticulous research and analysis have resulted in a valuable contribution to the study of Yoruba history and culture.

The book's first edition was published in 1969, and a second edition followed in 1976. It provides a comprehensive account of the major Yoruba kingdoms and offers a synthesis of Yoruba and Igbomina history, culture, and archaeology. The book also delves into the reasons behind the decline and fall of Old Oyo, examining the chronology of this significant event.

The reconstruction of much of the historical narrative in this book relied heavily on oral histories, with every piece of evidence meticulously scrutinized. The author's meticulous research and analysis have resulted in a valuable contribution to the study of Yoruba history and culture.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032617046

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