If you want to discover the captivating history of West Africa, then keep reading...
Two manuscripts in one book:

• The Yoruba People: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Yorubas and Yoruba Mythology

• History of West Africa: A Captivating Guide to West African History, Starting from Ancient Civilizations through the Medieval Period to the Present

The Yorubas are an interesting people with a rich cultural heritage that can be traced back to many centuries ago. The history of the Yorubas is one of Africa's most researched and analyzed histories due to the high level of literacy among the Yoruba. They have a system of government that ensures the proper running of the community and the education of their young.

The Yorubas are located in West Africa, with the majority of the population found in southwestern Nigeria. With an estimated population of over thirty to forty million people, they are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa.

This book will take you through a journey of the history of the Yoruba people, their system of government, beliefs, and fascinating myths. You will also get a firsthand glimpse into the daily lifestyle of the ancient Yoruba people and how they organized their daily activities.

Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:

• Yorubaland, the homeland of the Yoruba people

• The founding ancestors and the initial Yoruba kingdoms

• The incredible stories of legendary rulers who shaped Yorubaland

• Ancient Yoruba politics and how their economy developed

• The exciting events that made the Oyo Empire the largest Yoruba kingdom and its famed founder, Oranyan

• Prominent Yoruba myths and folktales

Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:

• What evidence exists of prehistoric West African communities?

• The settlements at Dhar Tichitt and its surrounds

• What made the city of Ile-Ife significant?

• The tumultuous rise and fall of the great West African empires

• Was Mansa Musa I the richest king in the world?

• The impactful legacy of the Songhai Empire

• What impact did the transatlantic slave trade have on West Africa?

• The effect of European colonialization on West Africa and how the region still feels it today

• The influential West African leaders who led their countries to freedom

• Colorful and interesting West African cultures

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