The Horse in West African History: The Role of the Horse in the Societies of Pre-Colonial West Africa

by Robin Law

Book Overview

Originally published in 1980 and here re-issued with an updated preface, this book deals with the role of the horse in the societies of West Africa during the pre-colonial period. It traces the history of its introduction and its diffusion within West Africa, and examines the problems of maintaining horses in such a harsh environment. The use of horses in warfare in analysed but the non-military aspects of the West African horse culture...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138591858
• ISBN13: 9781138591851
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"