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History through Ceremony in Cameroon

Autori

• Richard Fardon

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Pagine

178pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

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The narrative explores the evolution of an annual festival in Northern Cameroon, tracing its transformation from a celebration of eighteenth-century kingdoms to a mounted durbar influenced by Muslim states and later to a festival of arms under German colonialism. This festival, reinterpreted by missionaries and post-colonial figures, has emerged as a vital aspect of Cameroonian identity. Richard Fardon's comprehensive historical analysis spans two centuries, offering significant insights into both Cameroonian culture and the broader context of African cultural evolution.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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