Thornton, John K.
Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (209 pages) - Warfare and History Ser. . - Warfare and History Ser. .
Book Cover -- Title -- Contents -- Maps -- Preface -- Introduction: African War and World History -- Cavalries of the Savannah -- War in the Rivers: Senegambia and Sierra Leone -- War in the Forest: The Gold Coast -- Horses, Boats and Infantry: The Gap of Benin -- War on the Savannah: West Central Africa -- War, Slavery and Revolt: African Slaves and Soldiers in the Atlantic World -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Index.
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.
9780203500446
History.
Electronic books.
U43.A358 -- T49 1999eb
355
Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (209 pages) - Warfare and History Ser. . - Warfare and History Ser. .
Book Cover -- Title -- Contents -- Maps -- Preface -- Introduction: African War and World History -- Cavalries of the Savannah -- War in the Rivers: Senegambia and Sierra Leone -- War in the Forest: The Gold Coast -- Horses, Boats and Infantry: The Gap of Benin -- War on the Savannah: West Central Africa -- War, Slavery and Revolt: African Slaves and Soldiers in the Atlantic World -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Index.
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.
9780203500446
History.
Electronic books.
U43.A358 -- T49 1999eb
355