Slow Death for Slavery The Course of Abolition in Northern Nigeria, 1897-1936 |
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Author:
| Lovejoy, Paul E. Hogendorn, Jan S. |
Contribution by:
| Anderson, David Brown, Carolyn Clapham, Christopher Gomez, Michael Manning, Patrick Robinson, David Villalon, Leonardo A. |
Series title: | African Studies |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-44702-7 |
Publication Date: | Jul 1993 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $43.95 |
Book Description:
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Examines the gradual decline of slavery in Northern Nigeria during the first forty years of colonial rule, focusing on the Sokoto Caliphate, one of the largest slave societies in modern history. It charts the development of British colonial policy towards resolving the dilemma of slavery and how to end it.
Examines the gradual decline of slavery in Northern Nigeria during the first forty years of colonial rule, focusing on the Sokoto Caliphate, one of the largest slave societies in modern history. It charts the development of British colonial policy towards resolving the dilemma of slavery and how to end it.