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Barnes, Andrew E., 1953-

Making headway : the introduction of western civilization in colonial northern Nigeria / Andrew E. Barnes. - Rochester, NY : University of Rochester Press, 2009. - xii, 330 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. - Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora, v. 41 1092-5228 ; . - Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora ; v. 41. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Some theoretical concerns -- Historiography -- Indirect rule as a form of cultural transfer, 1900-35 -- Indirect rule and making headway, 1920-35 -- The cross or the crescent, 1900-30 -- Christian missions and the evangelization of the north, 1900-35 -- Twin revolutions, 1930-45 -- The Africanization of western civilization, 1930-60 -- The indigenization of modernity, 1950-65.

9781580462990 (alk. paper) 1580462995

2009032309

GBA977153 bnb

015342100 Uk


Christianity and culture--History.--Nigeria
Missions--History.--Nigeria
Civilization, Western--History.--African influences
Identity (Psychology)--History.--Nigeria

BR115.C8 / B378 2009

261/.109669 966.903

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