This journal explores the history of firearms in Africa, examining their integration into cultural practices, environmental contexts, and military and political developments. Articles analyze the appropriation, meaning, and social life of guns beyond traditional warfare narratives, including their role in hunting, rituals, and identity formation.
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Subject Classification
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Area StudiesHistoryInternational Relations
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History
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
African history and culture studiesGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesHistorical and Contemporary Political DynamicsAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesSouth African History and CultureColonialism, slavery, and tradeGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsAfrican history and culture analysisWorld Wars: History, Literature, and ImpactNorth African History and Literature