About the book
This is the first book on the history of the Tumbuka that traces their origin from the Luba Kingdom in the present Democratic Republic of Congo to where they are settled today. It details their leaders, the routes they used, the kingdom they formed, and the many cultural practices they have followed, and how from the eighteenth century, their kingdom was invaded and ruled by many non-Tumbuka ethnic groups that were eventually absorbed in their culture.
“The study was overdue. Fortunately, the delay has been rewarded because the duty of doing this important work fell in good hands . . . The book improves our understanding of the Tumbuka in the twentieth century and beyond . . . Probably the strongest strength of the book is that the general reader and the specialist will find it easy to read.”—Professor Ackson Kanduza, History Department, University of Swaziland.
Editions of A History of the Tumbuka from 1400 to 1900
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781499096262
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781499096279
- EBook
- ISBN 9781499096286
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This is the first book on the history of the Tumbuka that traces their origin from the Luba Kingdom in the present Democratic Republic of Congo to where they are settled today. It details their leaders, the routes they used, the kingdom they formed, and the many cultural practices they have followed, and how from the eighteenth century, their kingdom was invaded and ruled by many non-Tumbuka ethnic groups that were eventually absorbed in their culture.
“The study was overdue. Fortunately, the delay has been rewarded because the duty of doing this important work fell in good hands . . . The book improves our understanding of the Tumbuka in the twentieth century and beyond . . . Probably the strongest strength of the book is that the general reader and the specialist will find it easy to read.”—Professor Ackson Kanduza, History Department, University of Swaziland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A History of the Tumbuka from 1400 to 1900 about?
This is the first book on the history of the Tumbuka that traces their origin from the Luba Kingdom in the present Democratic Republic of Congo to where they are settled today. It details their leaders, the routes they used, the kingdom they formed, and the many cultural practices they have followed, and how from the eighteenth century, their kingdom was invaded and ruled by many non-Tumbuka ethnic groups that were eventually absorbed in their culture.
“The study was overdue. Fortunately, the delay has been rewarded because the duty of doing this important work fell in good hands . . . The book improves our understanding of the Tumbuka in the twentieth century and beyond . . . Probably the strongest strength of the book is that the general reader and the specialist will find it easy to read.”—Professor Ackson Kanduza, History Department, University of Swaziland.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A History of the Tumbuka from 1400 to 1900?
History and Archaeology > History
Where can I read a sample of A History of the Tumbuka from 1400 to 1900?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781499096262
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A History of the Tumbuka from 1400 to 1900?
Yizenge Chondoka
Who is the Publisher of the book A History of the Tumbuka from 1400 to 1900?
Xlibris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A History of the Tumbuka from 1400 to 1900 is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781499096262) and paperback(ISBN 9781499096279) and ebook(ISBN 9781499096286)