The History of the Yorubas

Summary

The History of the Yorubas: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate is a historical book by Nigerian diplomat and historian Samuel Johnson. It was originally completed in 1897 but was lost and eventually reconstructed after his death by his brother Obadiah Johnson who then went on to publish it in 1921. The book is recognized worldwide as a pioneering historical study and is considered the most influential volume about the Yoruba people, which sealed the two Johnsons' places in history.