Now click on a link below to start enjoying the podcasts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a history of nigeria. History books history is now magazine, podcasts, blog and. Membership is open to publishers registered as limited liability companies in nigeria that have published a stipulated number of books. The first world war, the second world war, knowing british history books 9 and 10, evans by s. Jun 03, 2015 introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. In the postcolonial era, historians have begun to understand the middle belt of nigeria as the cradle of several nigerian groups. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Chukwuemeka emeka odumegwu ojukwu 4 november 1933 26 november 2011 was a nigerian military officer and politician who served as the military governor of the eastern region of nigeria in 1966 and the leader of the breakaway republic of biafra from 1967 to 1970. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Aspirants should read history from ncert books for upsc to prepare for the ias exam. History professor taylor atkins has a new book out that sheds light on the origins and development of massproduced, marketed and consumed popular culture in japan. He has published ten books, edited seven books, and written over 100 scholarly essays. Any attempt to write a history book on africa s largest country is always going to be a major undertaken.
At aburi, for the first time in nigerian history the problems of the country were faced honestly and honest solutions sought. Taking notes is an efficient way to organise your study material for revision. It operates the presidential system of government with three distinct but complementary arms namely the executive, the legislature and the judiciary, each acting as a check on. Studying the area has become central to the search for a proper identity of the diverse peoples of central nigeria, and for an understanding of african history generally. Until 1914, britain governs over nigeria through indirect rule, using local leaders. Apr 24, 2008 any attempt to write a history book on africa s largest country is always going to be a major undertaken.
Presents the problems and challenges facing the catholic church in africa today. Indian history books for upsc ias exam list of important history books history is an important subject of civil services examination. He is a bentley professor of history at the university of michigan institute for social research, and professor at the gerald r. Indian history books for civil services ias exam best.
History professor taylor atkins has a new book out that sheds light on the origins and development of massproduced, marketed and consumed popular culture in japan atkins will deliver a talk on the book, a history of popular culture in japan from the seventeenth century to the present bloomsbury academic, during a reception from 2. Here are 10 books that show nigeria in all its cruelty and folly, but also its beauty, generosity and humour. List of books and articles about nigerian history online. Northern nigerian written literature can be divided into 4 main periods. Chukwuemeka odumegwuojukwu was born on november 4, 1933 at zungeru in northern nigeria to sir louis phillippe odumegwu ojukwu, a businessman from nnewi in southeastern nigeria. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Like all modern wars, many books abound that explain it, that justify it, that condemn it. My interest in the biafran conflict had been there since i was a child, and texts on the war became cherished treasures. Drawing on a large body of primary and secondary sources, this book analyzes the history of nigeria from its early period to the present. Modern indian history notes for upsc the union public service commission conducts the prestigious civil services exam every year. Apr 27, 2018 the historical background and development of the nigerian press commenced with the printing media on 3 rd december 1859 by a christian missionary named reverend henrytownsend who established the first newspaper in nigeria called iwe iroyin fun awon egba ati yoruba which literary means a newspaper for the egba and yoruba 2 nations. Law for a year, he burnt his law books, forgot jurisprudence and followed history as if under a. The biography of late general chukwuemeka odumegwuojukwu ikemba nnewi encyclopedia.
Groundwork of the history and culture of onitsha 1973. In the history of nigeria, toyin falola serves us a general sweep of nigeria s storied history beginning from the precolonial times right up to the dawn of the new millenium just as the country was making its second experiment with democracy. The history deserves to mention that the degree of glee that trailed his demise had not been witnessed since the death of sani abacha, the maximum dictator who ruled the country from 1993 to 1998. Kyari s case, a death from coronavirus, was even more ironic. The book covers nigerian history from its origin down to the period of when power was transferred from military to civilian rule. Dec 12, 2009 groundwork of the history and culture of onitsha by s. All the major historical themes are covered, notably precolonial and indigenous state systems and societies, the penetration of europeans that ended in colonial subjugation, nationalist struggles, and the. Brief history of nysc with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of nigeria and the promotion of national unity. From the nazis to abraham lincoln, and gulags to prisoners in italy in world war ii, we aim to provide you with something different and intriguing in each episode.
Among the many recommendations made at the seminar was the establishment of a national advisory body to be charged with the responsibility of ensuring. This book by falola and heaton, two experienced and now famed collaborators, is a remarkable new addition to the growing library on a general history of nigeria. Ncert notes of ancient history for upsc exams 2020 preparation. Biography of chief dim chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu. Jun 26, 2017 the history deserves to mention that the degree of glee that trailed his demise had not been witnessed since the death of sani abacha, the maximum dictator who ruled the country from 1993 to 1998. It borders on the gulf of guinea an arm of the atlantic ocean in the south, on benin in the west, on niger in the northwest and north, on chad in the northeast, and on cameroon in the east. Apr 14, 2020 brief history of nysc with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of nigeria and the promotion of national unity. Ahistoryofnigeria assets cambridge university press. The series features readings from a variety of history related books about different topics in history. His books include the power of african cultures 2003, economic reforms and modernization in nigeria, 19451965 2004, and a mouth sweeter than salt. These ncert notes on the history of modern india from the middle of the 18th century to india s independence in 1947 are recommended for both, upsc prelims 2020 and the upsc mains 2020. An australian in the first world war by bill gammage p. Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria.
On standing with historians of japan perspectives on. Introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. Though taking notes is advisable, upsc candidates often find it difficult to find the right topics to focus on or may not have. History books history is now magazine, podcasts, blog. A history of nigeria by toyin falola cambridge core. Yaradua subsequently moved to reorganize and reform the national petroleum company, but those efforts stalled, as did action to fight government corruption.
Nigerian literature is the literature of nigeria which is written by nigerians, for nigerians and addresses nigerian issues. How we measure reads a read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title. The biography of late general chukwuemeka odumegwuojukwu. Stories span age ranges from preschool, young children, teens, through young adult. Sir louis phillip odumegwu ojukwu, obe, 1909 september 1966 was a nigerian business tycoon from the ojukwu family of nwakanwa quarters obiuno umudim nnewi. Groundwork of the history and culture of onitsha by s. Nigeria is a famous country with more than one hundred and forty million population. In the march 2015 issue of perspectives on history, the american historical association published a letter from 20 american historians. Sep 10, 2014 here are 10 books that show nigeria in all its cruelty and folly, but also its beauty, generosity and humour.
Sir louis, who was considered the wealthiest person in nigeria and the whole of west africa at the time, was nigeria s first recorded billionaire with his net worth reaching equivalent of 4 billion dollars using today s currency, and. The history of the world is a chronicle of oppression. The national library of nigeria celebrated its 30th year of existence at the end of 1994. Biography of chief dim chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu politics nairaland. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sign in to see your search history on different browsers and computers. A study of circumcision among the ketu yoruba of south western nigeria. The historical society of nigeria was established in 1955 at the university college ibadan to promote an enduring sense of history and historical consciousness amongst the citizenry. Nonetheless, yaradua s inauguration may marked the first transition of power between two elected civilian presidents in nigeria s postcolonial history. The former biafra regions are reintegrated into nigeria following a surrender by biafra s leaders. History books episode 7 a war in the american southwest. The first is the 14 kingdoms period 10th19th century, the second is the sokoto period 19th20th century, the 3rd is the colonial period 20th century, and the 4th is the post independence period 20th century to present. His most recent books are history and educational policymaking 1999, revitalizing federal.
United nations history wikibooks, open books for an open world. The biography of late general chukwuemeka odumegwuojukwu ikemba nnewi encyclopedia biography nigeria. E being a translation of ogboju ode ninu igbo irunmale by wole soyinka. Buy nigeria in the first world war ibadan history first edition by osuntokun, akinjide isbn. The illegal regime in lagos under gowon has accused biafra of playing politics with her people s misery. It is one of the few original and non fictitious works on the history of our beloved country and it is strongly recommended for extensive research. Mwene does not accept that this was the beginning of kingship.
I discovered madiebo s classic account of the civil war in 2015, during my time at the university of benin. United nations history wikibooks, open books for an open. The founding fathers include distinguished scholars like kenneth o. Uzukwu briefly describes the historical development of the church in the period of colonialism, but focuses his primary attention on how the church can respond today to african needs. Cunliffejones dissects the british and his family s legacy in a history of. The languages used by authors in nigeria are based in part on geography, with authors in the northern part of the country writing in hausa. Nigeria history, west african history, books barnes.
Life before benin is a tiny country in west african region bordered with nigeria, little is known about this country, its history, culture, people, and tradition, here you have the entire history of republic of benin, starting from the first day of. Many wonderful free childrens books are available to read at childrens storybooks online. The history of nigeria by toyin falola, 1999 online. He was active as a politician from 1983 to 2011, when he died aged 78. It is written in english, igbo, urhobo, yoruba, hausa, and the other languages of the country. The purpose of the scheme is primarily to inculcate in nigerian youths the spirit of selfless service to the community, and to emphasize the spirit of oneness and brotherhood of all. Obaro ikime s most popular book is groundwork of nigerian history. As it entails ancient india history, medieval indian history, modern indian history and world history, it becomes imperative for aspirants to have the list of history books for ias exam preparation. Obaro ikime has 23 books on goodreads with 663 ratings. Since oppression is maintained by force, it is only possible to remove that oppression by a counterforce.
The history and legacy of the secessionist republic of biafra during the nigerian civil war charles river editors. A history of nigeria kindle edition by falola, toyin, heaton, matthew m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria 1. Groundwork of nigerian history obaro ikime, historical society of nigeria snippet view 1980. Atkins will deliver a talk on the book, a history of popular culture in japan from the. The history of the origins of the library dates back to a unesco seminar held at ibadan, nigeria in 1953. Childrens storybooks online stories for kids of all ages. Books by obaro ikime author of groundwork of nigerian. Profiting from the weaknesses and strengths of its predecessors, it treats not only nigerian politics, administration and economy but focuses also on culture and social history. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, things fall apart by chinua achebe, half of a yellow sun by chimamanda ngozi adichie, p. Books by obaro ikime author of groundwork of nigerian history. The historical background and development of the nigerian press commenced with the printing media on 3 rd december 1859 by a christian missionary named reverend henrytownsend who established the first newspaper in nigeria called iwe iroyin fun awon egba ati yoruba which literary means a newspaper for the egba and yoruba 2 nations. The story of biafra, as told by one of ojukwus generals. The most important sources of history are ncert books.