In this 149 page book Dr. Noel King; who devoted more than 30 years to studying African religions; covers studies of representative religious systems (the Yoruba of Nigeria; the Akan of Ghana; the Ganda; the Swahili; The Dinka; the Nuer; and the Acholi); the unifying patterns in the doctrines of Africa's traditional religions; the influence of Christianity and Islam; focusing on their long history in Africa and their interaction with traditional religions and with each other; the richness of religious life in African culture; reflected through the words of contemporary speakers and writers and more.
#608528 in Books 2001-10-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .94 x 5.98l; 1.39 #File Name: 0521807832360 pages
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Book On The RedcoatsBy Ed Gaudelli Jr.This is one of the best books that I have read on the British soldier in North America.It dispels the misinformation that the redcoats did not know how to fight on this continent.When covering the Braddock Expedition of 1755;there are many reasons given for the expedition's failure other than "the British were used to European linear warfare type tactics".When one looks at the battle that was fought between Montcalm Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham;this too was fought in classic "European"style as were many battles in the American Revolution some twenty years later.This book shows that the British Redcoat had indeed learned to "improvise;adapt overcome"in order to survive in the New World.Towards the end of the war;the Brits had even developed light infantry units and had the native americans complaining that"the British refuse to stand still and let us kill them".This book is a must for any serious student of the War For Empire.15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. A Practical Look at the Soldiers of Britain in the FI WarBy Lord Robert DrumtarrifHaving recently met Dr. Brumwell; a soft spoken gentleman. And having had the pleasure of discussing this book. He asked me a simple question; after he made sure I'd actually read the book; " Did you agree or disagree with the content?" I assured him that I totally agreed with him; as it was 'bang on' with the research I had completed. I have been trying for some years to explain that soldiers in the war did not venture about the wilds in their 'Sunday Best' and on the contrary were quite adapted for this forest warfare by 1758. This book when carefully read will give a true picture of the adaptation both common soldier and officer had made. As a reenactor of 'the Black Watch' in this time period; I need only to point to this book as a primary source for documentation for our strange uniforms and tactics. I highly recommend this book to the scholar and reenactor alike. It is very refreshing to see such a large amount of study going into something like this. And as I had told Stephen;"If it were in my power; I'd see to it you'd recieve a medal; for a job very well done." He; on the otherhand; said;"I could only wish."19 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Very well-researched and well-writtenBy HistorianIt is very refreshing to see a book about the Seven Years War in America that combines solid academic scholarship and research with insightful interpretation -- all in a readable format. This is not a romanticized account of soldiers vs. savages. Rather; this is a history of the redcoat himself; not a chronological account of the French and Indian War (If you want the latter; simply read Fred Anderson's superb "Crucible of War.") Brumwell describes the redcoat's life; background; recruitment; service; etc. through a variety of perspectives; including one quite interesting chapter on the use of Highland regiments in America. His detailed account of how soldiers were recruited; drafted and transferred for service in the British regiments during this period is particularly valuable. This author strives to make the point that the "man in the ranks" who shouldered a musket under very trying conditions; for poor pay and in dangerous conditions; should be seen as the main reason for the success of British arms in the colonies.
