A history of Nigeria (Record no. 369)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780521681575
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 966.9FAL
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Falola, Toyin.
245 #2 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title A history of Nigeria
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. Cambridge
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Cambridge University Press
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2008
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xi, 329 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes bibliographical references (p. 280-321)
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and the world's eighth largest oil producer, but its success has been undermined in recent decades by ethnic and religious conflict, political instability, rampant official corruption and an ailing economy. Toyin Falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and Matthew Heaton, who has worked extensively on African science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to Nigeria's recent troubles through an exploration of its pre-colonial and colonial past, and its journey from independence to statehood. By examining key themes such as colonialism, religion, slavery, nationalism and the economy, the authors show how Nigeria's history has been swayed by the vicissitudes of the world around it, and how Nigerians have adapted to meet these challenges. This book offers a unique portrayal of a resilient people living in a country with immense, but unrealized, potential.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Nigeria-History
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        UONGOZI Institute Resources Centre - Dar es Salaam UONGOZI Institute Resources Centre - Dar es Salaam 01/17/2025   966.9FAL 000365 01/31/2025 01/17/2025 Book