HIS202 — Economic History of Nigeria in the 19th Century

About this course

HIS202 Economic History of Nigeria in the 19th Century is a 200 Level course in the History and International Studies department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 22 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 10 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Atlantic Slave Trade & Historical Trade Heroes is a course that examines the history and impact of the Atlantic slave trade on African societies and the wider world, focusing on its economic, social, and political consequences. It explores the roles played by African leaders, European traders, and intermediaries in the trade, as well as the resistance, resilience, and contributions of notable historical figures often referred to as trade heroes. The course highlights how the slave trade reshaped economies, disrupted communities, and influenced global trade patterns, while also recognizing individuals and groups who played significant roles in commerce, diplomacy, and efforts to challenge exploitation during this period.

Labour Relations and Economic Structures is a course that explores the organization of labor and the economic systems within which it operates. It examines the relationships between workers, employers, and institutions, focusing on how factors such as wages, working conditions, and labor policies influence productivity and economic development. The course also analyzes different types of economic structures, including traditional, capitalist, and mixed economies, and how they shape patterns of employment, class relations, and distribution of wealth, helping students understand the role of labor in shaping both historical and modern economies.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: Atlantic Slave Trade & Historical Trade Heroes (series 5) · Part 1

1. Atlantic Slave Trade & Historical Trade Heroes 1 11 minutes 49 seconds
2. Atlantic Slave Trade & Historical Trade Heroes 2 12 minutes 5 seconds

Series 2: Atlantic Slave Trade & Historical Trade Heroes (series 5) · Part 2

1. Atlantic Slave Trade & Historical Trade Heroes 1 12 minutes 6 seconds
2. Atlantic Slave Trade & Historical Trade Heroes 2 12 minutes 30 seconds

Series 3: Labour Relations and economic structures (series 2)

1. Labour Relations and economic structures 1 14 minutes 5 seconds
2. Labour Relations and economic structures 2 14 minutes 39 seconds

Series 4: Labour Relations and Economic Structures (series 2)

1. Labour Relations and Economic Structures 1 14 minutes 24 seconds
2. Labour Relations and Economic Structures 2 14 minutes 59 seconds

Series 5: Local, Regional, and Long-Distance Trade Network (series 3)

1. Local, Regional, and Long-Distance Trade Network 1 14 minutes 33 seconds
2. Local, Regional, and Long-Distance Trade Network 2 14 minutes 21 seconds

Series 6: Local, Regional, and Long-Distance Trade Networks (series 3)

1. Local, Regional, and Long-Distance Trade Networks 1 14 minutes 50 seconds
2. Local, Regional, and Long-Distance Trade Networks 2 14 minutes 35 seconds

Series 7: Politics, inter-Group Relations, and Economic Activities (series 4)

1. Politics, inter-Group Relations, and Economic Activities 1 14 minutes 12 seconds
2. Politics, inter-Group Relations, and Economic Activities 2 13 minutes 56 seconds

Series 8: Politics, Inter-Group Relations, and Economic Activities (series 4)

1. Politics, Inter-Group Relations, and Economic Activities 1 14 minutes 33 seconds
2. Politics, Inter-Group Relations, and Economic Activities 2 14 minutes 17 seconds

Series 9: Production and Distribution in 19th century Nigeria Communities (series 1)

1. Production and Distribution in 19th century Nigeria Communities 1 9 minutes 44 seconds
2. Production and Distribution in 19th century Nigeria Communities 2 10 minutes 51 seconds
3. Production and Distribution in 19th century Nigeria Communities 3 10 minutes 7 seconds

Series 10: Production and Distribution in 19th Century Nigerian Communities (series 1)

1. Production and Distribution in 19th Century Nigerian Communities 1 9 minutes 56 seconds
2. Production and Distribution in 19th Century Nigerian Communities 2 10 minutes 36 seconds
3. Production and Distribution in 19th Century Nigerian Communities 3 10 minutes 52 seconds

Lecture note

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