{"product_id":"horse-in-west-african-history-hardback","title":"Horse in West African History - Hardback","description":"\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":"Default Title","offer_id":44569867354350,"sku":"9781138591769","price":184.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781138591769.jpg?v=1704122889","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/horse-in-west-african-history-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}