War in Pre-Colonial Eastern Africa: The Patterns & Meanings of State-Level Conflict in the Ninteenth Century

by Richard J. Reid

War in Pre-Colonial Eastern Africa examines the nature and objectives of violence in the region in the nineteenth century. It is particularly concerned with highland Ethiopia and the Great Lakes. It will be of use to those interested in military history and to anyone involved in modern development and conflict resolution seeking to understand the deeper historical roots of African warfare. Contents : I THEORY & CONTEXT African War in Historical &...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821417959
• ISBN13: 9780821417959
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"