The Benin Massacre - Paperback

The Benin Massacre by Alan Boisragon is a historical account of the events that led to the invasion and destruction of the Kingdom of Benin in 1897. The book chronicles the political and economic factors that contributed to the conflict between the British Empire and the Benin Kingdom, as well as the military strategies employed by both sides during the conflict.Boisragon describes the Benin Kingdom as a powerful and wealthy African state, renowned for its artistic and cultural achievements. However, the kingdom's refusal to allow British traders access to its lucrative trade routes led to tensions between the two powers. In 1897, a British expeditionary force was sent to Benin to punish the kingdom for its perceived hostility towards British interests.The book details the violent and brutal nature of the invasion, which resulted in the massacre of thousands of Benin civilians and the looting of the kingdom's treasures, including its famous bronze artworks. Boisragon also explores the aftermath of the conflict, including the international condemnation of the British Empire's actions and the eventual return of some of the stolen artifacts to the Benin Kingdom.Overall, The Benin Massacre provides a comprehensive and detailed account of a little-known chapter in African history, shedding light on the complex political and economic dynamics that shaped the relationship between European powers and African states in the late 19th century.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.