Groundwork of Nigerian History

Title: Groundwork of Nigerian History

Author: Obaro Ikime

Publisher: HEBN Publishers

Publication Year: 2000

ISBN: : 9781299541

Filling a gap, this study presents a comprehensive history of Nigeria's diverse peoples. The first two chapters provide a geographical and archaeological background. The main body of the work is divided into three sections: Nigeria Before 1800; Nigeria in the 19th century: and Nigeria in the 20th century. Contributors cover a multitude of different issues andregions such as the Benin Kingdom, the trans-atlantic slave trade, nationalist movements, and Borno in the 19th century.