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The Fon of Dahomeyessay 1954 • Mercier, P. (Paul)
Fon • Africa > Western Africa
This article provides broad summary of Dahomey culture and history. It is an essay in interpretation, focusing on key features of Dahomey life in the pre-colonial period as described in historical accounts. The main theme concerns uncovering importan...