Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria
Author | : Toyin Falola |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-13 | : STANFORD:36105124133815 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria written by Toyin Falola and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonialism and Violence in Nigeria looks closely at the conditions that created a legacy of violence in Nigeria. Toyin Falola examines violence as a tool of domination and resistance, however unequally applied, to get to the heart of why Nigeria has not built a successful democracy. Falola's analysis centers on two phases of Nigerian history: the last quarter of the 19th century, when linkages between violence and domination were part of the British conquest; and the first half of the 20th century, which was characterized by violent rebellion and the development of a national political consciousness. This important book emphasizes the patterns that have been formed and focuses on how violence and instability have influenced Nigeria today.