This book recounts the effects of British colonial rule and decolonization on the transformation of the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) from Nigeria over the course of the twentieth century. In so doing, it incorporates Nigeria into broader historical understanding of one of the most important transnational processes in the world.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781526162601
Media Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Publication Date: 05-23-2023
Pages: 248
Product Dimensions: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d
Series: Studies in Imperialism #208
About the Author
Matthew M. Heaton is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Virginia Tech