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Igala Political Order

Corbin Shepherd

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Igala Political Order explores the sophisticated governance and economic systems of the precolonial Igala Kingdom in West Africa, revealing how it achieved remarkable political stability and prosperity for centuries, despite lacking extensive written records. The book argues the kingdom's success stemmed from balancing a centralized monarchy (the Ata) with the influence of aristocratic lineages (Igala Mela), and decentralized village autonomy, alongside strategic engagement in regional trade. This challenges simplistic views of precolonial African states, highlighting a complex interplay of power and governance.

 
The book examines the kingdom's historical context, dissects its political architecture by exploring the roles of the Ata, aristocratic clans, and local governance, and investigates its economic foundations, including agriculture, regional trade, and adaptation to the transatlantic slave trade. Using oral traditions, early European accounts, archaeological findings, and linguistic analysis, the book presents a multifaceted perspective.

 
This interdisciplinary approach offers valuable insights into state formation and resilience, contributing to African history, political science, and economic history. By examining the historical roots of governance and regional relations, Igala Political Order provides a framework for understanding contemporary political challenges in Africa.

 
The book progresses through the kingdom's history, political structures, and economic activities, providing a nuanced understanding of precolonial statehood and challenging conventional wisdom.
Disponibile da: 03/05/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 60 pagine.

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