Colonial Conquest and Resistance: The Case of Ebiraland 1886-1917 AD (original) (raw)

This research explores colonial conquest and resistance in Ebiraland between 1886 and 1917, highlighting the interaction between indigenous cultures and external influences. It challenges prevailing notions of cultural superiority by emphasizing the historical variability of culture and the predominantly peaceful spread of Islam via trade routes rather than violent conquests. The study seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of the dynamics at play in the cultural exchange between Arabs and Black Africans, focusing on the underlying factors that facilitated the integration of Islamic values within the local contexts of sub-Saharan Africa.