Groundwork of Nigerian History

Description

This book is an effort by the Historical Society of Nigeria to Present a comprehensive history of Nigeria’s diverse peoples. For years both teachers and students have yearned for a scholarly work which would pull together what is, so far, known of Nigeria History. This volume is a response to that need.

I spite of the gaps acknowledge in the editor’s. introduction, Groundwork of Nigeria History is clearly the most comprehensive and authoritative work on Nigeria history yet to appear. The Historical Society of Nigeria commendsthis volume to the reader. Although the work is designed for use by university teacher and students all over the world, it is written in a manner which makes it an excellent reference work for teachers in secondary schools, teachers training college and the increasing number of schools of basic studies in Nigeria.