Lugard and the Abeokuta Uprising: The Demise of Egba Independence

by Harry A. Gailey

Overview

First published in 1982. This book, makes sense of Lugard's administration in Egbaland, by to devoting space to the history, religion, and political structure created by the African peoples of western Nigeria. Only by looking at the Egba traditional system and their attempts to modernize their state prior to 1914 can one fully appreciate their sense of loss and betrayal after annexation. The Abyokuta uprising was a very important event during the imperial phase of Nigerian history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317792192
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/25/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	150
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Harry A. Gailey

Table of Contents

Chapter I The ?gba, Early History to 1865; Chapter II The ?gba, 1865–93; Chapter III Attenuated Independence, 1893–1914; Chapter IV The Appearance of Lugard; Chapter V Ij?m? and the End of ?gba Independence; Chapter VI British Authority Instituted; Chapter VII The ègba Rebellion; Chapter VIII Aftermath, the Rebellion Investigated; Chapter IX The Incident Closed;