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A history of nigeria ebook by toyin falola 978199366. Toyin falola examines violence as a tool of domination and resistance, however unequally applied, to get to the heart of why nigeria has not built a successful democracy. In the history of nigeria, toyin falola serves us a general sweep of nigeria s storied history beginning from the precolonial times right up to the dawn of the new millenium just as the country was making its second experiment with democracy. A reference guide, nationalism and african intellectuals, and many edited books including tradition and change in africa and african writers and readers. Nigeria has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial.
Toyin falolas nigerian political modernity and postcolonial predicaments examines the long history of nigerian politics with the aim of explaining how the countrys government came to be so dysfunctional in the present. Filled with original and fresh interpretations, it presents the most comprehensive knowledge about nigeria in a single volume. Although the years since nigerias return to civilian rule in 1999 have seen an increased interest in its history and politics, nigeria remains one of the most underresearched african countries. Yoruba gods and spiritual identity in africa and the diaspora by toyin falola 2 editions first published in 2005 not in library.
Pdf nigeria, nationalism, and writing history by toyin. International conference on the works of toyin falola, 2003 workshop on toyin falolas scholarship, lagos, 2004. Falola begins by analyzing the legacy of indirect rule in nigeria, showing it to be a precursor to the fragmentation nigeria has experienced p. Saheed aderinto is assistant professor of history at western carolina university. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and matthew heaton, who has worked extensively on african science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to nigerias recent troubles, through an exploration of its precolonial and colonial past and its journey from independence to statehood. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted.
Nigeria, nationalism, and writing history by toyin falola. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and matthew heaton, who has worked extensively on african science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to nigeria s recent troubles, through an exploration of its precolonial and colonial past and its journey from independence to statehood. Missionaries and domestic slavery in yorubaland in the. Nigeria, nationalism, and writing history by toyin falola and saheed aderinto. Ahistoryofnigeria nigeria is africas most populous country and the worlds eighth largest oil producer, but its success has been undermined in recent decades by ethnic and religious con. After youve bought this ebook, you can choose to download either the pdf version or the epub, or both. Project muse nigeria, nationalism, and writing history. Nigerias independence in 1960 marked the beginning of attempts to build a strong, united, and prosperous nation in africas most populous pluralistic country. Dr toyin falola ut professor of african studies home. While nigerias importance as a global actor is clear, many people know very little about the country and the diverse people who live there. A leading historian of nigeria and a distinguished africanist, he serves on the editorial board of many journals, coedits the journal of african economic history, and serves as series editor for studies in african history and the diaspora. Any attempt to write a history book on africas largest country is always going to be a major undertaken.
Hopkins toyin falola, editor, and emily brownell, editor african entrepreneurship in jos, central nigeria, 1902 1985 s. History, identity, and change invites students to explore the history of africas most populous country and the largest black country in the world. Toyin falola and matthew heaton describe their project as a general background survey of the broad themes of nigerias history from the beginnings of human habitation to the early twentyfirst century p. In the history of nigeria, toyin falola serves us a general sweep of nigerias storied history beginning from the precolonial times right up to the dawn of the new. However, the image of a helpless, oppressed, and marginalized group has undermined their proper study, and little recognition has been granted to the various integral functions that nigerian women have performed throughout history. Reviewed by steven pierce published on hafrica july, 2010 commissioned by brett l. Yoruba gods and spiritual identity in africa and the. Fwatshak food crop production, hunger, and rural poverty in.
The nigeriabiafra war 19671970 was a defining event in the history of postcolonial nigeria. Books by toyin falola author of a history of nigeria. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and matthew heaton, who has worked extensively on african science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to nigerias recent troubles through an exploration of its precolonial and colonial past, and its journey from independence to statehood. The book critically engages methods, theories, and analyses that have shaped the intellectual history of.
Written by toyin falola, a proficient african and nigerian historian, and matthew m. Following a timeline of events in the history of nigeria, professor falola, a leading historian on nigeria and a distinguished africanist, provides a readable, coherent narrative that carefully integrates the past into the present to help the student and general reader understand the forces at play in the development of the country throughout. Toyin omoyeni falola born 1 january 1953 in ibadan is a nigerian historian and professor of african studies. A history of nigeria by toyin falola and matthew m. Jan 01, 2001 culture and customs of nigeria ebook written by toyin falola. Toyin falolas most popular book is a history of nigeria. Toyin falola, nigerian history and the african humanities. Nigeria is africas most populous country and the worlds eighth largest oil producer, but its success has been undermined in recent decades by ethnic and religious conflict, political instability, rampant official corruption and an ailing economy. He is coeditor of the journal of african economic history,series editor of the cambria african studies.
A history of nigeria by toyin falola cambridge university press. Although the years since nigeria s return to civilian rule in 1999 have seen an increased interest in its history and politics, nigeria remains one of the most underresearched african countries. Colonialism and violence in nigeria looks closely at the conditions that created a legacy of violence in nigeria. A history of nigeria, 2008, toyin falola, matthew m. He is a fellow of the historical society of nigeria and of the nigerian academy of letters. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and matthew heaton, who has worked extensively on. Read a history of nigeria by toyin falola available from rakuten kobo. From precolonial times to the early 21st century, the role and status of women in nigeria have continuously evolved. Mar 31, 2016 toyin falola is the frances higginbotham nalle centennial professor in history at the university of texas, austin. Teaching awards 2000 jean holloway award for teaching excellence 2001 texas excellence.
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