{"product_id":"the-horse-in-west-african-history-the-role-of-the-horse-in-the-societies-of-pre-colonial-west-africa-9781138591851","title":"The Horse in West African History: The Role of the Horse in the Societies of Pre-Colonial West Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robin Law\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Anthropology - Cultural \u0026amp; Social\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1980 and here re-issued with an updated preface, this book deals with the role of the horse in the societies of West Africa during the pre-colonial period. It traces the history of its introduction and its diffusion within West Africa, and examines the problems of maintaining horses in such a harsh environment. The use of horses in warfare in analysed but the non-military aspects of the West African horse culture are also discussed, principally the use of horses as tokens of status and wealth. The book includes a review of the decline of the West African horse culture in the 20th century, reflecting the passing of a political system based on warfare and slavery. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45240279531671,"sku":"9781138591851","price":2988.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781138591851.webp?v=1769225101","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-horse-in-west-african-history-the-role-of-the-horse-in-the-societies-of-pre-colonial-west-africa-9781138591851","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}