An Introduction to the Study of Bali Nyonga: A Tribute to His Royal Highness Galega II, Traditional Ruler of Bali Nyonga from 1940-1985 - Couverture souple

Titanji, Vincent; Gwanfogbe, Mathew; Nwana, Elias; Ndangam, Gwannua; Lima, Adolf Sema

 
9781957296692: An Introduction to the Study of Bali Nyonga: A Tribute to His Royal Highness Galega II, Traditional Ruler of Bali Nyonga from 1940-1985
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1957296690 ISBN 13 : 9781957296692
Editeur : Spears Books, 2025

Synopsis

An Introduction to the Study of Bali Nyonga is a landmark work that opens the door to one of Cameroon’s best-documented kingdoms—told not by outsiders but by the voices of its own people. Written in homage to the revered Fon V.S. Galega II, this richly woven volume is both a tribute and a testament, capturing the essence of a culture shaped by resilience, migration, and memory.
Spanning six insightful chapters, the book traces the epic migration of the Bali Chamba people from their ancestral roots near the Atlantika Mountains—straddling present-day northern Cameroon and Nigeria—to their settlement in the Cameroon Grasslands. In addition, it explores the intricate evolution of their political, economic, and spiritual institutions, as well as the vital role of language in preserving their world-sense, values, and identity.
Whether you're a scholar of African civilizations, a student of cultural studies, or a curious reader drawn to indigenous histories told with authenticity, this foundational text offers a rare and resonant encounter with a living heritage.

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Éditeur
Spears Books
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1957296690
ISBN 13 
9781957296692
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
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