Book

Ropes of sand: studies in Igbo history and culture

University Press in association with Oxford University PressIbadan [Nigeria] • Published In 1981 • Pages:

By: Afigbo, A. E. (Adiele Eberechukwu).

Abstract
Afigbo has written several essays on the historical Igbo including their origins (the Nsukka and Aro, in particular), expansion, cults, economy, legends, slavery, and changes in land tenure and language during the colonial period. He provides a native perspective on events and subjects that had been previously documented and discussed European scholars. In many cases providing new insights and understandings.
Subjects
Traditional history
Historical reconstruction
External trade
Slavery
Lineages
Territorial hierarchy
External relations
Warfare
culture
Igbo
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2001
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
850-1950
Coverage Place
southeastern Nigeria
Notes
by A.E. Afigbo
Includes bibliographical references
LCSH
Igbo (African people)