The federation comprises 36 states and 1 federal capital territory, where the capital, abuja, is located. Toyin falola is the frances higginbotham nalle centennial professor in history at the university of texas, austin. Jul 01, 2009 toyin falola is the francis higgenbothom nalle professor of history at the university of texas at austin. Professor toyin falola has called on nigerian universities to develop curricula on wealth creation rather than poverty reduction, if they must remain relevant in global education. Filled with original and fresh interpretations, it presents the most comprehensive knowledge about nigeria in a single volume.
Nigeria before 1800 ad fully covers the requirements of the new history of nigeria curriculum for senior secondary class one. Although the years since nigerias return to civilian rule in 1999 have seen an increased interest in its history and politics, nigeria remains one of the most underresearched african countries. During and after the rebellion, young toyin kept wondering why it was that some, including his own grandfather, had to lose their lives. Nigeria is africas most populous country and the worlds eighth largest oil producer, but its success has been undermined in recent decades by ethnic and religious conflict, political instability, rampant official corruption and an ailing economy. Mar 31, 2016 toyin falola is the frances higginbotham nalle centennial professor in history at the university of texas, austin. Nigeria, one of the largest and most important countries in africa, is rich in traditions and customs, both indigenous and modern.
During and after the rebellion, young toyin kept wondering why it was that some, including his own grandfather, had to lose their. His books include the power of african cultures 2003, economic reforms and modernization in nigeria, 1945965 2004 and a mouth sweeter than salt. Toyin falola has 189 books on goodreads with 2595 ratings. A history of nigeria by toyin falola cambridge university press. This is the second of a twovolume festschrift to celebrate the accomplishments of professor toyin falola, a distinguished africanist. Toyin omoyeni falola was born 1953 in ibadan, nigeria. African science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context. In the history of nigeria, toyin falola serves us a general sweep of nigeria s storied history beginning from the precolonial times right up to the dawn of the new millenium just as the country was making its second experiment with democracy. He is currently the jacob and frances sanger mossiker chair in the humanities at the university of texas at austin. A history of nigeria ebook by toyin falola 978199366. Toyin omoyeni falola is a nigerian historian and professor of african studies. The book ends with a section on the contacts between africa and europe, a relationship that rede. Nigeria is africas most populous country and the worlds eighth largest oil. Nigeria, nationalism, and writing history by toyin falola.
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The book is much welcome as there are few histories available about nigeria. Its southern coast is on the gulf of guinea in the atlantic ocean. Given the negative legacies of british colonialism, the presence of literally hundreds of distinct ethnolinguistic identities throughout the countrys territory, and the religious divisions between a primarily muslim north and a primarily. A reference guide, nationalism and african intellectuals, and many edited books including tradition and change in africa and african writers and readers. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and matthew heaton, who has worked extensively on african science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to nigerias recent troubles, through an exploration of its precolonial and colonial past and its journey from independence to statehood. Toyin falola examines violence as a tool of domination and resistance, however unequally applied, to get to the heart of why nigeria has not built a successful democracy. The essays of adiele afigbo by toyin falola editor online at alibris. With 140 million citizens and enough oil to make it the sixthbiggest producer in the world, nigeria is the dominant economic and political power of africa. A history of nigeria edition 1 by toyin falola, matthew. Publication date 2001 topics nigeria social life and customs. The mission of the toyin falola center for the study of africa tfcsa is to enable students, academics, scholars, and policy makers to engage in, produce, and disseminate research in african studies in order to advance knowledge and public awareness of africa and the african diaspora. Toyin falolas most popular book is a history of nigeria. Nigeria is africas most populous country and the worlds eigh.
Any attempt to write a history book on africas largest country is always going to be a major undertaken. Ahistoryofnigeria nigeria is africas most populous country and the worlds eighth largest oil producer, but its success has been undermined in recent decades by ethnic. Colonialism and violence in nigeria looks closely at the conditions that created a legacy of violence in nigeria. After the british government assumed direct control of the royal niger companys territories, the northern areas were renamed the protectorate of northern nigeria, and the land in the niger delta and along the lower reaches of the river was added to the niger coast protectorate, which was renamed the protectorate of southern nigeria. He is coeditor of the journal of african economic history,series editor of the cambria african studies. A comprehensive compendium of colonial history of nigeria, the book combines an interdisciplinary framework of analysis with critical discourse to produce a unique and fresh interpretation of colonial history. Military leadership and political structures yoruba.
Following a timeline of events in the history of nigeria, professor falola, a leading historian on nigeria and a distinguished africanist, provides a readable, coherent narrative that carefully integrates the past into the present to help the student and general reader understand the forces at play in the development of the country throughout. It covers the history spanning from the ancient till the 1999 transition of power from a military regime to a. Before joining the faculty at the university of texas at austin in 1991. Toyin falola xxi part a africa in the years of decolonization chapter 1 trends and patterns in african nationalism ehiedu e. A history of nigeria edition 1 by toyin falola, matthew m. Sep 30, 1999 toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and matthew heaton, who has worked extensively on african science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to nigerias recent troubles, through an exploration of its precolonial and colonial past and its journey from independence to statehood. Jan 01, 2001 culture and customs of nigeria ebook written by toyin falola. Apr 24, 2008 the book, a history of nigeria by toyin falola and mathew heaton is generally informative, especially for those who want a quick understanding of nigeria s origins, its very diverse social and ethnic make up, and the causes of existing internal tensions and its seeming inability to move from a mere political space created by external forces. The book highlights the careers of some of nigeria s notable historians of the first and second generation. Historical dictionary of nigeria toyin falola, ann genova. A history of nigeria by toyin falola cambridge core. Essays in honor of toyin falola, and the foundation of nigeria. Toyin omoyeni falola born 1 january 1953 in ibadan is a nigerian historian and professor of african studies. I read the history of nigeria over a couple of months, allowing me enough time to absorb the interesting facts and information while simultaneously giving me a break from falolas stiff writing style.
This textbook proves the existence, among the various ethnic groups, of unifying factors. The history of nigeria by toyin falola i read the history of nigeria over a couple of months, allowing me enough time to absorb the interesting facts and information while simultaneously giving me a break from falolas stiff writing style. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and matthew heaton, who has worked extensively on african science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context. Professor toyin falola archives the guardian nigeria news. Culture and customs of nigeria by toyin falola, 2001 online. Nigeria before 1800 ad volume 1 of history of nigeria, toyin falola. Toyin falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and matthew heaton, who has worked extensively on african science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to nigeria s recent troubles through an exploration of its precolonial and colonial past, and its journey from independence to statehood.
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