Empires of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay Revised Edition Contributor(s): Conrad, David C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604131640 ISBN-13: 9781604131642 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: Beginning about 1200 CE, the Mali, Songhay, and Ghana empires spread their sequential influence across the western horn of Africa, making advances in trade, language, culture, and economy. Influenced heavily by Islam in their later periods, these empires flourished and grew under a series of powerful leaders, including one, Mansa Musa, whose skills were celebrated in European capitals. Empires of Medieval West Africa, Revised Edition discusses the vital role salt and other natural resources played in the development of the empires, the rich and diverse cultures, and the influence of the growing Islamic Empire on every day life. Included are some transcriptions of the oral tradition that is, in many cases, the only record of the deeds and achievements of these peoples. Connections to life today include the continuing impact of Islam and tribal groups in today's Africa and the influence of the medieval traditions on modern music and cuisine. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Africa - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Medieval |
Dewey: 966.021 |
LCCN: 2009012507 |
Series: Great Empires of the Past (Library) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.4" W x 9.3" (1.05 lbs) 152 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - West Africa |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Beginning about 1200 CE, the Mali, Songhay, and Ghana empires spread their sequential influence across the western horn of Africa. This title discusses the vital role salt and other natural resources played in the development of the empires, the rich and diverse cultures, and the influence of the Islamic Empire on every day life. |