Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria

von Toyin Falola

258 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria looks closely at the conditions that created a legacy of violence in Nigeria. 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. Falola's analysis centers on two phases of Nigerian history: the last quarter of the 19th century, when linkages between violence and domination were part of the British conquest; and the first half of the 20th century, which was characterized by violent rebellion and the development of a national political consciousness. This important book emphasizes the patterns that have been formed and focuses on how violence and instability have influenced Nigeria today.

• Reihe: Indiana University Press
• ISBN: 9780253221193
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.09.2009
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Indiana University Press