The colonial contest for the Nigerian region, 1884-1900 : a history of the German participation
"The Colonial Contest for the Nigerian Region, 1884–1900: A History of the German Participation" by Olayemi Akinwumi examines Germany's involvement in the late 19th-century scramble for Africa, focusing on its attempts to establish a colonial presence in Nigeria. The book details the activities of German individuals and organizations striving to acquire Nigerian territories, highlighting the challenges they faced, including inconsistent colonial policies during Bismarck's era and opposition from the British-controlled Royal Niger Company. Despite these obstacles, Germany succeeded in securing parts of the Adamawa and Borno emirates, maintaining control over these regions until the outbreak of World War I. Akinwumi's work provides a comprehensive analysis of the geopolitical dynamics and the interplay between German and British interests in West Africa during this period
Print Book, English, 2002
Lit Verlag ; Transaction Publishers, Münster, Piscataway, NJ, 2002