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Periodical article | Leiden University catalogue | WorldCat |
Title: | Firearms in the Central Sudan |
Authors: | Fisher, Humphrey J. Rowland, Virginia |
Year: | 1971 |
Periodical: | The Journal of African History |
Volume: | 12 |
Issue: | 2 |
Pages: | 215-239 |
Language: | English |
Geographic terms: | Sudan Nigeria |
Subjects: | small arms History and Exploration Military, Defense and Arms |
External link: | https://www.jstor.org/stable/180880 |
Abstract: | The arrival of firearms in the central Sudan and its impact - The use of firearms in the 19th century - The acquisition of firearms - Ammunition - Technicians - Pride and prejudice - Dangerous firearms - Training and tactics - Armour - Guns and paradise - Ivory and slaves - Charms - The ceremonial use of firearms - Kings and arsenals - Artillery - Conclusion. Ref. |