Efforts at retelling Benin history is gaining traction with a new book, entitled, “The Benin Monarchy; An Anthology of Benin History”, which is set to unravel and expose the best of Benin by way of
its history, heritage, culture and developments. The perspective of the book also known as “The Benin Red Rook” is that of a new narrative expected to set history right while advancing the course of the kingdom beyond the shores of Nigeria.
The book will be launched on Saturday, 20th of October, 2018 at the Oba’s Palace, Benin, Edo state at 10:00 am. Plans for the launch of this well-researched book, was unveiled recently at a press conference held at the Palace of Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin.
The book will be launched on Saturday, 20th of October, 2018 at the Oba’s Palace, Benin, Edo state at 10:00 am. Plans for the launch of this well-researched book, was unveiled recently at a press conference held at the Palace of Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin.
At the media parley, members of the Global Book Presentation Committee (GBPC), who are the organisers of the book launch, were on hand to announce their plans, buttress the significance of the book and other developments in the kingdom.
The new book, which weighs 6.8 kg, features 599 pages of meticulously researched articles and 441 iconic images and contributions by 18 scholars who are respected within and outside Nigeria on Benin history. The book is published by Wells-Crimson Limited under the auspices of the Oba Ewuare Foundation in collaboration with the Benin Traditional Council.
Most importantly, it has the approval and blessings of the Oba. “With the authority vested in me by Almighty God and our ancestors, I granted approval to the publishers to convene historians, anthropologists and essayists to put the history of our kingdom in perspective as we, the most intimately concerned in this epic, can tell it, in its truest details,’’ the Oba of Benin said in his blessing.
The new book, which weighs 6.8 kg, features 599 pages of meticulously researched articles and 441 iconic images and contributions by 18 scholars who are respected within and outside Nigeria on Benin history. The book is published by Wells-Crimson Limited under the auspices of the Oba Ewuare Foundation in collaboration with the Benin Traditional Council.
Most importantly, it has the approval and blessings of the Oba. “With the authority vested in me by Almighty God and our ancestors, I granted approval to the publishers to convene historians, anthropologists and essayists to put the history of our kingdom in perspective as we, the most intimately concerned in this epic, can tell it, in its truest details,’’ the Oba of Benin said in his blessing.
His Royal Majesty, the Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, is quite passionate on preserving the rich culture and heritage of his people, especially with the heavy incursion of western culture and eroding of cultural values across Africa. Beyond that, as the chief custodian of the ancient Benin culture, the Oba who is well-travelled while in diplomatic service across the world, also desired to retell the story of his kingdom from an insider and the right perspective.
For readers who wish to get a copy of the book, it would be on sale on Amazon.com and other distribution channels both online and offline.
For readers who wish to get a copy of the book, it would be on sale on Amazon.com and other distribution channels both online and offline.
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