Benin and Other African Kingdoms (The Ancient World, #6)

by Sean Sheehan

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This work is part of a comprehensive series of reference books providing a look at the way of life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient cultures. It begins with early African kingdoms such as Kush, Mali, Ife and Zimbabwe, before moving on to Benin, its warrior kings, contact with Europe, decline and fall. It then turns to later kingdoms, Asante and the Zulus. The second half looks at politics and society, trade, military life, religion, art and everyday life in the kingdoms, especially Benin. The final chapter examines their legacy for present day Africa.
  • ISBN10 0750221720
  • ISBN13 9780750221726
  • Publish Date 30 April 1998
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 14 June 2001
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Hachette Children's Group
  • Imprint Hodder Wayland
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 64
  • Language English