The role of colonial state in the emergence of modern Minna town 1910-1960 / Salihu Ibrahim and Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri

Historically some towns owe their emergence to such developments like warfare, trade and commerce while others emerged because of geographical or military factors. Apologist of colonialism and bourgeoisie scholars' emphasized the role of colonial state in the establishment and emergence of town...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim, Salihu (Author), Ahmad Sabri, Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani (Author)
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Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah, 2018.
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