{"product_id":"kingdoms-of-the-yoruba-9781032617046","title":"Kingdoms of the Yoruba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 December 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 690g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 x 129 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032617046\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Smith","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44945558274298,"sku":"9781032617046","price":88.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1703872667741_book.jpg?v=1704018917","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/kingdoms-of-the-yoruba-9781032617046","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}