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Korieh, Chima J. (Chima Jacob), 1962-

The land has changed : history, society and gender in colonial Eastern Nigeria / Chima J. Korieh.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-55238-268-4

1. Igbo (African people)–Agriculture–Nigeria, Eastern–History. 2. Agriculture–Nigeria, Eastern–History. 3. Agriculture–Social aspects–Nigeria, Eastern–History. 4. Agriculture and state–Nigeria, Eastern–History. 5. Igbo (African people)–Nigeria, Eastern–Social conditions. 6. Women, Igbo–Nigeria, Eastern–Social conditions. 7. Igbo (African people)–Nigeria, Eastern–History. 8. Great Britain–Colonies–Nigeria. I. Title.

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Cover Photo: “Sorting the Palm Nuts for Making Oil”

Photographer: Jeanne Tabachnick

Cover design by Melina Cusano

Page design and typesetting by Melina Cusano