History - Africa

London: The Royal Institute of International Affairs, 1935 Ex-Library; Originally in wraps, rebound by library in card covers with original rear cover bound in and part of original front cover tipped onto front card cover, 55 pp, footnotes, fold-out map plus one map in text. Usual library markings including 'Withdrawn' stamp, card covers rubbed & moderately soiled. This pamphlet went through three editions between July 25 and September 21, 1935, as the situation related to a boundary dispute rapidly developed. The Institute's own printing of this pamphlet is of slightly larger format than and seems to predate the Oxford University Press printing, with a crisper impression of the maps. The fold-out map extends far enough to be completely visible while reading any page of the text. Shipping weight 1 lb.. 3rd Ed, 1st Ptg. Soft Cover. VG/No dj. 23 X 15½ cm. more information

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New York: Oxford University Press, 1935 Ex-Library; Originally in wraps, rebound by library in card covers with original rear cover bound in and part of original front cover tipped onto front card cover, 55 pp, footnotes, fold-out map plus one map in text. Usual library markings including 'Withdrawn' stamp, card covers rubbed & moderately soiled. This pamphlet went through three editions between July 25 and September 21, 1935, as the situation related to a boundary dispute rapidly developed. The Oxford University Press printing of this pamphlet is of slightly smaller format than and seems to follow the Institute's own printing. Shipping weight 1 lb.. 3rd Ed. Soft Cover. VG/No dj. 21½ X 14½ cm. more information

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Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Humanities Press, 1979 Black paper-covered boards, xvi, 432 pp, 4 ff b & w plates, 6 maps, notes, bibliography, index. One tiny spot on fore-edge. DJ nicked a bit at corners; in Brodart archival cover. A revision of the author's thesis. Contents: the indigenous background; the fall of Benin; consolidation of British rule; interregnum, 1897-1914; restoration, conflicts and institutional adaptations; the native court system; the impact of the native courts on indigenous institutions; from tribute to direct taxation in Benin; social conflicts and the administrative and judicial reorganisation; aspects of British economic policies in Benin; developments after 1938; appendices. POD price $127.70 according to 1998 BIP.. First US Edition. . Fine/Near Fine. 22½ X 14½ cm. more information

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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1975 Orange cloth, black titles on spine, xiii, 304 pp, 5 photos, 11 maps, chapter bibliographies, index. Corners & spine ends rubbed. DJ has slight edge wear and a few small tears under 1 cm; covered with adhesive plastic. From the DJ: "Robert July's account begins with a discussion of the environment of Africa--its climate and terrain--and the origins of human existence there. Then follows a descriptive and interpretive history of the development of the varieties of African peoples and societies: the farmers in the savannas and forests, the Bantu and Nilote herders, the traders of the north and east. Each group is examined in relation to the geographic and cultural factors that have influenced its economic pursuits, social structures, and institutions. A final section deals with the technology, arts, and crafts of African societies." Contents: the African environment; before history; the agricultural revolution; the savanna farmer; forest civilizations; the Bantu; the cattlemen; the golden trade; trading societies in eastern Africa; the slave trade; traditional industries; technology and art. Shipping weight 2 lbs.. First Edition. . VG/VG. 23½ X 16½ cm. more information

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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992 Quarter black cloth with beige paper covered boards, xxix, 1356, [4] pp, 5 maps, genealogical table, 16 ff plates, notes, bibliography, index. Top corners bumped, boards somewhat soiled and rubbed, interior fine except for second set of plates, which was issued uncut, and because of sloppy opening has chips and closed tears on top edge of four of the eight leaves. Shipping weight 5 lbs.. First US Edition. . G+/No dj. 24 X 16½ cm. more information

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