War in Pre-Colonial Eastern Africa: The Patterns and Meanings of State-Level Conflict in the 19th Century (Eastern African Studies)

War in Pre-Colonial Eastern Africa examines the nature and objectives of violence in the region in the nineteenth century. It is particularly concerned with highland Ethiopia and the Great Lakes. It will be of use to those interested in military history and to anyone involved in modern development and conflict resolution seeking to understand the deeper historical roots of African warfare. Contents : I THEORY & CONTEXT African War in Historical & Theoretical Perspective Antiquity & Inheritance Restorative Violence & the Weight of History II ARMIES Tools & Tactics Organisation & Function III PROCESS, IMPACT & CULTURE Cost & Profit War & Economic Change Violence & Society The Resolution & Avoidance of Conflict The Culture of Conflict Conclusions: War & the Making of State & Society A history of pre-colonial warfare in eastern Africa. Contents include: 'Tools & Tactics', 'Organisation & Fuction', 'Violence & Society' and 'The Culture of Conflict' Richard Reid. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 236-244) And Index.