Monroe, J. Cameron,

The precolonial state in West Africa : building power in Dahomey / J. Cameron Monroe, University of California, Santa Cruz. - xvi, 265 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-258) and index.

Introduction -- Geography, settlement, and politics -- Dahomey and the royal palace sphere -- Capturing the countryside -- The city as history -- Power by design -- Building power in Dahomey.

9781107040182 (hardback : alk. paper)

2014-001783


Political culture --History.--Benin ----
Power (Social sciences) --History.--Benin ----
Architecture --Political aspects --Benin.----


Benin -- History -- To 1894.

966.83018