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:	9780714631141
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/27/1982
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

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