2. Pre-colonial political systems and colonialism

Creator:

Ian

Publisher:

Host:

Pre-colonial Africa had a wide diversity of politics and government, all related to the type of economic systems practised. Hunter-gatherers practised a form of primitive communism, while elsewhere three broad systems may be identified: large centralized kingdoms and empires; centralized mid-sized kingdoms; and widely scattered chiefdoms. ‘Pre-colonial political systems and colonialism’ explains that political and social identities were generally more related to affiliations, such as sharing a common language, than to being an inhabitant of a particular territory. It also outlines the impact of the slave trade, which began in the 15th century, and the different types of late-19th-century colonial rule on the African people and their politics.

Visit

doi.org

Anti Anti-Colonialism: Vernacular Press and Emergent Possibilities in Colonial Zambia

Abstract African newspapers published in vernacular languages, particularly papers sponsored by col

Colonial Education, Political Elites, and Regional Political Inequality in Africa

Political elites tend to favor their home region when distributing resources. But what explains how

Colonialism and Emasculation of Political and Religious Institutions in Northern Nigeria

Purpose: Colonialism, a phenomenon which has long gone remains an interesting subject of debates esp

Sanitation and Hygiene in Pre-Colonial Osogbo

This study examines sanitation, hygiene, water management, and public health practices in pre-coloni

Pre-Colonial Institutions, Post-Colonial States, and Economic Development in Tropical Africa

It is well known that Africa's development lags behind that of other regions. Lesser known is the su

Language And Communication in Pre-Colonial Nigerian Society

This paper studies the diverse linguistic landscapes and communicative practices that thrived in pre