Archaeology and Oral Tradition in Malawi: Origins and Early History of the Chewa

by Yusuf Juwayeyi

Book Overview

First comprehensive account of the origins and early history of the Chewa as revealed by oral tradition and archaeology that allows a more accurate picture of a pre-literate society.

The Chewa are the largest ethnic group in Malawi, representing a third of the population of approximately 19 million, and their language - Chichewa - is Malawi's national language. Yet the last book on the history of this group was published in 1944, and was...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847013503
• ISBN13: 9781847013507
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: James Currey
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"