Great Benin: Its Customs, Art And Horrors (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163441145)

Great Benin: Its Customs, Art And Horrors is a book written by H. Ling Roth that explores the history, customs, art, and dark past of the ancient African kingdom of Benin. The book delves into the kingdom's rich cultural heritage, including its intricate bronze sculptures, ceremonial masks, and elaborate court rituals. It also examines the kingdom's brutal history of human sacrifice, slavery, and warfare, shedding light on the horrors that took place behind its glittering fa�����ade. Through detailed research and vivid descriptions, Roth paints a comprehensive picture of this fascinating and complex kingdom, offering readers a glimpse into a world that is both exotic and terrifying. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, art, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: H. Ling Roth
ISBN-10: 1163441147
ISBN-13: 9781163441145
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 284
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d