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With the death of John McCracken in 2017, Malawi lost a pre-eminent historian. This book celebrates McCracken's contribution to the study of Malawi's history and seeks to build on his legacy. Part of his genius was that he identified themes that hold the key to understanding the history of Malawi in its broader perspective. The authors contributing to this volume address these themes, assessing the progress of historiography and setting an agenda for the further advance of historical studies. The book is a valuable resource for students, researchers and all who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Malawi's past and present.

THE AUTHOR ARGUES THAT IN THE MIDDLE AGES MONARCHY AND REPUBLICANISM WERE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE; HIERARCHY AND ORGANICISM WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY CHRISTIAN IDEAS AND SHOULD NOT, THEREFORE, BE SEEN AS THE CHRISTIAN ELEMENT IN REPUBLICAN THOUGHT. ONE SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT CHRISTIANITY OR ANY OTHER HISTORICAL IDEOLOGY HAS AN ESSENTIAL CORE OF UNCHANGING CHARACTERISTICS.

"Research for this Freedom pamphlet was begun by Paul Tobenkin." ; Includes bibliography. ; Mode of access: Internet.

This article seeks to explore the intricate fusion of Christianity with traditional religion of the Sumi Naga. The manner in which the entire tribe converted, and the friction between the converts and the followers of traditional religion have been examined in the light of politics of identity and power. Having accepted new religion, traditional institutions were compromised, changes incurred; however, some traditional practices were retained in a modified manner. The new converts incorporated traditional aspects to the newly found religion, thus indigenising Christianity. Is this a strategy to maintain their distinct ethnic identity?