War in Pre-Colonial Eastern Africa examines the nature and objectives of violence in the region in the nineteenth century. It is particularly concerned with highland Ethiopia and the Great Lakes. It will be of use to those interested in military history and to anyone involved in modern development and conflict resolution seeking to understand the deeper historical roots of African warfare.



Contents:

I THEORY & CONTEXT

African War in Historical & Theoretical Perspective

Antiquity & Inheritance

Restorative Violence & the Weight of History



II ARMIES Tools & Tactics

Organisation & Function



III PROCESS, IMPACT & CULTURE

Cost & Profit

War & Economic Change

Violence & Society

The Resolution & Avoidance of Conflict

The Culture of Conflict

Conclusions: War & the Making of State & Society