Ijeshas and Nigerians: The Incorporation of a Yoruba Kingdom, 1890s-1970s

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*Ijeshas and Nigerians: The Incorporation of a Yoruba Kingdom, 1890s-1970s* by J.D.Y. Peel examines the historical transformation of the Ijesha people within the broader context of Nigerian state formation. The book explores the integration of the Ijesha kingdom into the evolving political and social frameworks of Nigeria from the late 19th century through the 1970s. Peel offers a detailed analysis of the complex interplay between local traditions and national developments, shedding light on the impact of colonial and post-colonial changes on the Ijesha community and their role in the larger Nigerian narrative.