Nigeria's Independence Movement & Coup Era w/ Max Siollun (AR&D Ep. 13)

February 23
1h 50m

Episode Description

In this continuation of our African Revolutions and Decolonization series, we bring back Max Siollun, whom you will remember from our episode Precolonial Nigeria from a few months ago.  This time, we look at the Independence Movement in Nigeria, and then look at the post-colonial era with a particular focus on the Coup Era from the mid-60's through mid-80's.  A fascinating history, and one which we hope you will find useful!  Be sure to stay tuned for further episodes of the series!

Max Siollun is a historian. He has written several acclaimed books on Nigeria's history, including What Britain Did to Nigeria: A Short History of Conquest and Rule, which was shortlisted in BBC History Magazine's 2021 Books of the Year, and The Forgotten Era: Nigeria Before British Rule.  Follow him on twitter @maxsiollun.

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