The History of Nigeria: From Colonial Amalgamation to the Fires of the Civil War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798273538375)

What if the story of Nigeria's birth was never about freedom-but about survival?

From the boardrooms of British colonial power to the battlefields of a young nation torn apart, The History of Nigeria: From Colonial Amalgamation to the Fires of the Civil War reveals the raw, untold journey of a country created by empire and tested by destiny. This is not a dry textbook-it's a living chronicle of ambition, betrayal, and endurance that shaped Africa's most complex nation.

What you're about to discover will change how you see Nigeria-and the meaning of unity itself.

Follow the chain of events that began with Lord Lugard's 1914 amalgamation, when efficiency for Britain outweighed the idea of true nationhood. Watch as nationalism takes root under men like Herbert Macaulay and Nnamdi Azikiwe. Witness the fragile joy of independence in 1960, the chaos of rigged elections, and the violent coups that shattered the First Republic. Then stand at the brink of war as Yakubu Gowon and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu lead a nation into one of the most defining conflicts in African history.

Few people know that Nigeria's earliest decades were more than politics-they were a test of identity, loyalty, and the will to exist as one.

This book matters because it tells the human story behind the headlines-the dreams and fears of a people trying to hold together what history had divided. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how colonial design, ethnic rivalry, and ambition shaped not just Nigeria, but the destiny of postcolonial Africa.

Why read it now? Because the lessons of those years still echo today-in every debate about unity, governance, and justice. Whether you're a student of history, a proud Nigerian, or simply someone who believes that nations are built on struggle and hope, this story will stay with you long after the last page.

Power. Unity. Betrayal. Redemption.
This is Nigeria's beginning-told with truth, depth, and emotion.

Ready to uncover the hidden story of a nation's birth? Get your copy today and step into the history that shaped modern Africa.

Author: Sarah Lambert
ISBN-13: 9798273538375
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 11/07/2025
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d