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Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800 investigates the impact of warfare on the history of Africa in the period of the slave trade and the founding of empires.
It includes the discussion of:
: * the relationship between war and the slave trade
* the role of Europeans in promoting African wars and supplying African armies
* the influence of climatic and ecological factors on warfare patterns and dynamics
* the impact of social organization and military technology, including the gunpowder revolution
* case studies of warfare in Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, Benin and West Central Africa



Table of Contents
Maps, Preface, Introduction: African War and World History, 1 Cavalries of the Savannah, 2 War in the Rivers: Senegambia and Sierra Leone, 3 War in the Forest: The Gold Coast, 4 Horses, Boats and Infantry: The Gap of Benin, 5 War on the Savannah: West Central Africa, 6 War, Slavery and Revolt: African Slaves and Soldiers in the Atlantic World, Conclusion, Notes, Index

Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 26 August 1999
      ISBN-13 9781857283938
      978-1857283938
      ISBN-10 1857283937
      Also in:
      History African history Slavery, enslaved persons and abolition of slavery Warfare and defence

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800 investigates the impact of warfare on the history of Africa in the period of the slave trade and the founding of empires.
      It includes the discussion of:
      : * the relationship between war and the slave trade
      * the role of Europeans in promoting African wars and supplying African armies
      * the influence of climatic and ecological factors on warfare patterns and dynamics
      * the impact of social organization and military technology, including the gunpowder revolution
      * case studies of warfare in Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, Benin and West Central Africa



      Table of Contents
      Maps, Preface, Introduction: African War and World History, 1 Cavalries of the Savannah, 2 War in the Rivers: Senegambia and Sierra Leone, 3 War in the Forest: The Gold Coast, 4 Horses, Boats and Infantry: The Gap of Benin, 5 War on the Savannah: West Central Africa, 6 War, Slavery and Revolt: African Slaves and Soldiers in the Atlantic World, Conclusion, Notes, Index

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