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Great Benin Its Customs, Art and Horrors

Name: Great Benin Its Customs, Art and Horrors
ISBN: 9781779790910

H. Ling Roth,

English
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Great Benin Its Customs, Art and Horrors

H. Ling Roth,

About this book

Step behind the towering walls of one of Africa's most extraordinary kingdoms in H. Ling Roth's penetrating study, Great Benin: Its Customs, Art and Horrors. Blending meticulous scholarship with vivid storytelling, Roth explores the glittering achievements and chilling rituals of the Benin Empire—a civilization renowned for its breathtaking bronzes, complex governance, and intricate religious practices. From grand royal ceremonies to accounts of human sacrifice that both fascinated and appalled European audiences, Roth offers a nuanced portrait that transcends simplistic colonial narratives. He examines Benin's artistic genius, the sophistication of its social structures, and the darker aspects that fueled both admiration and horror among early Western visitors. Great Benin challenges readers to grapple with the grandeur and contradictions of a society that defied European expectations. Richly detailed and thought-provoking, this classic remains an indispensable resource for anyone interested in African history, colonial encounters, and the cultural legacies of empire.

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