African Historical Archaeologies

ISBN-13: 9780306479953 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 408 str.

Andrew M. Reid; Paul J. Lane; Andrew M. Reid

Opis

Traditionally, Historical Archaeology has had a North American or European stance, focusing on the interplay between historical documents and the archaeological record. For Africa, with its non-traditional historical sources, this interplay is not as applicable. These sources also inform the period of contact with Europeans, during which the shape of the modern continent was inexorably defined. By focusing on such sources, it becomes possible to present historical understandings which access African experiences with outsiders and other African populations. This volume explores the range of interactions between the historical sources and archaeology that are available on the African continent. The contributions, written by a range of experts on different aspects of African archaeology, present the underlying issues such as:
- The conflict and collaboration in the foundation of modern Africa;
- African trading communities maintaining their independence from Europe;
- The impacts of the Atlantic slave trade. This represents the first consideration of historical archaeology over the African continent as a whole and therefore provides an important review for African archaeologists and historians. This seminal volume also explores Africa's place in global systems of thought and economic development for historical archaeologists and historians alike.

Spis treści

1. African Historical Archaeologies: an introductory consideration of scope and potential; A. Reid, P. Lane. 2. History, Archaeology and Nubian Identities in the Middle Nile; D. Edwards. 3. Re-evaluating Traditional Histories on the Coast of Kenya: an archaeological perspective; R. Helm. 4. Behind the Sultan of Kilwa's 'Rebellious Conduct': local perspectives on an international East African town; J. Fleisher. 5. Swahili Archaeology and History of Pemba, Tanzania: a critique and case study of the use of written and oral sources in archaeology; A. LaViolette. 6. A True Picture? Colonial and other Historical Archaeologies; T. Insoll. 7. Boka Botuom and the Decorated Stones of the Cross River Region, Eastern Nigeria; K. Ray. 8. The African Diaspora Starts Here: historical archaeology of Coastal West Africa; K.G. Kelly. 9. Less Implicit Historical Archaeologies: oral traditions and later Karanga settlements in south-central Zimbabwe; I. Pikirayi. 10. Re-constructing Tswana Townscapes: toward a critical historical archaeology; P. Lane. 11. Access to Cattle Resources in a Tswana Capital; A. Reid. 12. Insiders and Outsiders: sources for reinterpreting a historical event; J.A. van Schalkwyk, B.W. Smith. 13. Navigating the Liminal: an archaeological perspective on South African industrialisation; J. Behrens. 14. African Historical Archaeology(ies): past, present and a possible future; P. Robertshaw.