The Baganda: An Account Of Their Native Customs And Beliefs

""The Baganda: An Account of Their Native Customs and Beliefs"" is a comprehensive study of the Baganda people, a Bantu ethnic group native to Uganda. Written by John Roscoe, a British colonial administrator and anthropologist, the book offers a detailed analysis of the Baganda culture, including their social organization, religious practices, and traditional beliefs. The author draws on his extensive fieldwork and personal observations to provide a nuanced understanding of the Baganda way of life, highlighting their complex social hierarchy, matrilineal kinship system, and intricate religious rituals. The book also explores the impact of colonialism on the Baganda people and their culture, shedding light on the tensions and conflicts that arose between traditional beliefs and Western values. Overall, ""The Baganda"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in African anthropology, cultural studies, or colonial history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.