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Origins of Kingship Traditions and Symbolism in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
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Origins of Kingship Traditions and Symbolism in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
About this book
Much has hitherto been written about the people in the Great Lakes region, all of which is important when seen from various perspectives. This book has made use of earlier recorded observations. However, no history of a people or their lifestyle and thought patterns is static, which means that there will always be room for further investigation at all levels. The text presented in this study seeks to be a further contribution to a fuller and more meaningful understanding of the cultural history of the Great Lakes region from the inside. The author's Karagwe grass-roots experience has opened up a rich cultural network, exposing aspects of regional history that cut across local boundaries.
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Yes, you can access Origins of Kingship Traditions and Symbolism in the Great Lakes Region of Africa by Birgitta Farelius in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Front cover
- Title page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- List of Plates
- Acknowledgments
- Postscript
- Some Technicalities
- Glossary
- 1 | Introduction
- 2 | The Interlacustrine Region: Environment and Societies
- 3 | Bacwezi
- 4 | Languages and the History of Languages in the Great Lakes Region
- 5 | Environment, Clans and Beliefs
- 6 | God and Spirits, Clans and Kings in Beliefs and Traditions
- 7 | The Role of the King
- 8 | Cattle, Kings and Aristocracy
- 9 | Diviners, Kings and Bacwezi Spirits
- 10 | Conclusion
- Appendix I
- Appendix II
- References
- Bibliography
- Index