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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terribly Researched Book,
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This review is from: Warrior Women: The Amazons Of Dahomey And The Nature Of War (Hardcover)
Robert B. Edgerton's book is probably the worst book on the Amazons of Dahomey. Unsubstantiated (and wrong) accounts of lesbianism, ill-researched 'facts', and sweeping generalisations abound, not only of the women themselves, but of other African cultures, most notably the Kikuyu and the bride-price custom he writes about.Anyone seeking a concise history of these women warriors should see Stanley B. Alpern's 'Amazons of Black Sparta'. The Amazon reviews of Alpern's work point to the book's excellence and worth. |
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Warrior Women: The Amazons Of Dahomey And The Nature Of War by Robert B. Edgerton (Hardcover - June 22, 2000)
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