The Bamana Empire by the Niger Kingdom, Jihad and Colonization, 1712-1920 |
|
Author:
| Djata, Sundiata |
ISBN: | 978-1-55876-131-5 |
Publication Date: | Oct 1997 |
Publisher: | Markus Wiener Publishers, Incorporated
|
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $64.00 |
Book Description:
|
An exploration of the powerful Bamana State, which emerged in 1712 and centred around the Middle Niger. It shows how it was a solid commercial, military and agricultural society for centuries. The author also tells of the efforts of two alien powers to assert hegemony over the Bamana of Segu.
An exploration of the powerful Bamana State, which emerged in 1712 and centred around the Middle Niger. It shows how it was a solid commercial, military and agricultural society for centuries. The author also tells of the efforts of two alien powers to assert hegemony over the Bamana of Segu.