The History of South Africa Part I

Topic 1. General overview The most important feature of South African history which makes it an immensely interesting and rewarding region to study is the great variety of people (who are these people?) leading very different kinds of lives. Therefore, the history of these African communities has been dominated by : The movements of various groups of people The reaction of one community (group) upon another The...

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History of West Africa part I

These notes are much useful for university level or higher learning students. The notes aimed at giving historical information about the people of West Africa and their region. Source Geographical Locationand Regional Variation History expresses mans struggle to master his environment. History is the relationship between man and his environment. Therefore, history without environment would be like a dead thing. Physical environment...

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History of West Africa part II

Pre-Colonial west African states According to great scholars like Plato: A state is an ethical religious institution which care for material needs. Aristotle pointed out that; man is apolitical animal (Homo political). A society / state is built gradually i.e it starts from the family up to the national level. The Medieval conception of a state was influenced by Aristotelian ideology. Many scholars concurred with the idea that a state is...

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