Warfare in African History

by Richard J. Reid

Book Overview

This book examines the role of war in shaping the African state, society, and economy. Richard J. Reid helps students understand different patterns of military organization through Africa's history; the evolution of weaponry, tactics, and strategy; and the increasing prevalence of warfare and militarism in African political and economic systems. He traces shifts in the culture and practice of war from the first millennium into the era of the external...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521123976
• ISBN13: 9780521123976
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"