Benin and Other African Kingdoms (Ancient World (Austin, Tex.).) [Hardcover]

Sean Sheehan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ancient World (Austin, Tex.).

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.

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About the Author

Sean Sheehan has a degree in Ancient Literature and History. He is fascinated by all aspect of of the ancient world, and in particular the literature of ancient Greece and Rome. A visit to Auschwitz in the 1970s sparked off an interest in the history of the Jewish people and the Holocaust, and since then Sean has spent much time reading and researching the subject. He has also written two books for Hodder Wayland about the Holocaust.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Wayland Pub Ltd (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750221720
• ISBN-13: 978-0750221726
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,719,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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