At The Back Of The Black Man's Mind Or Notes On The Kingly Office In West Africa

by Richard Edward Dennett

Book Overview

""At The Back Of The Black Man's Mind"" is a historical and anthropological study of the kingly office in West Africa. The author, Richard Edward Dennett, explores the beliefs, customs, and traditions of the people of West Africa in relation to their kings and chiefs. The book delves into the spiritual and mystical aspects of the kingly office, examining the role of divination, magic, and ritual in the selection and maintenance of a king or chief...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428610871
• ISBN13: 9781428610873
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"