A comprehensive study of Yoruba; including a survey of the major Orishas; the deified spirits of ancestors and other spirits; the minor Orishas; details of priesthood and worship; the Yoruba conception of human beings; magic in Yorubaland; and the survival of hieroglyphics; emblems and other symbols. A scholarly work.
#5497625 in Books 2011-05-01 #File Name: 0956317510244 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good bookBy Peter ClarkGood illustrations and some detail. However; it should be pointed out that not all forces and colonies are covered and is therefore incomplete.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Critical Acclaim for British Colonial BadgesBy Margie* "Should be on the bookshelf of any military collector or indeed anyone interested in the fascinating history of our Empire."Military Heraldry Society Journal 2011* "A fundamental work of reference for any serious British badge collector ... Without doubt ... this is a benchmark."Society of Friends of the National Army Museum* "Beautifully presented."The Bulletin; Military Historical Society August 2011* "This has to be the definitive study - beautifully photographed."Ken Trotman Books* "Well researched and beautifully produced ... Highly recommended."Indian Military Historical Society; Autumn 20111 of 1 people found the following review helpful. superb bookBy Badge CollectorA splendid book. Pictures are sensational and the range of insignia is very impressive. The book also has an excellent range of original photos of old units that adds a great deal to the book and helps bring it all alive. I was particularly impressed by the Asian and West Indian sections. I had no idea of the range of British colonial units. The book brings alive the British Empire in a way I have not seen before. Should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in military history even if they're not badge collectors.
