Description: This book delves into the rich and complex history of the Western Sudan, a region stretching across West Africa that has long been a crossroads of civilizations. Drawing on Arab historians and original manuscripts, the author traces the movement of people and ideas across the Sahara Desert, revealing how the region was shaped by influences from both the Mediterranean world and the East. From the ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians to the rise of powerful empires like Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, the book explores the diverse cultures and societies that flourished in the Western Sudan. It examines the impact of the Arab conquest of North Africa and the subsequent spread of Islam, as well as the role of trade routes in connecting the region to wider networks of exchange. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, the author challenges traditional narratives and sheds light on the intellectual and cultural achievements of the people of the Western Sudan. By exploring the historical context of this often-overlooked region, the book ultimately demonstrates the interconnectedness of human history and the enduring legacy of past civilizations. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
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Book Title: Tropical Dependency : An Outline of the Ancient History of the Western Soudan with an Account of the Modern Settlement of Northern Nigeria (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 524 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: Africa / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 24.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Flora L. Shaw
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
