Yoruba Warfare in the Nineteenth Century

The book remains a foundational text for understanding Yoruba history in the 19th century a detailed study of the wars that shaped Yoruba politics after the collapse of the Oyo Empire. It covers major conflicts like the Owu War (1820–27), the Ijaye War (1860–65), and the Kiriji War (1877–93), analyzing their causes, strategies, and consequences.Author: J. F. Ade Ajayi and Robert Smith Categories: African, History, Politics, tradition, war, Yoruba, yoruba stories Tags: African history., Economic Disruption, Era of Civil Wars, J. F. Ade Ajayi and Robert Smith, legacy., political dynamics, Yoruba Warfare in the Nineteenth Century