Empires Of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, And Songhay (great Empires Of The Past)
by David C. Conrad /
2005 / English / PDF
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Explores the people, places, and ideas of the Mali, Songhay, and Ghana Empires which spread their influence across the western horn of Africa beginning around 1200Drawing on a rich oral tradition, numerous trips to the region, and the latest scholarship available on this important but little-studied era, scholar and author David Conrad explores the people, places, and ideas that made up this trio of empires. Connections to life today include the continuing impact of Islam and tribal groups in Africa, and the influence of the medieval traditions on modern music and cuisine.
