Empires Of Medieval West Africa

Empires Of Medieval West Africa: Ghana, Mali, And Songhay
Great Empires of the Past series
by David Conrad
2005 - 128 Pages - PDF - 7.5Mb

Drawing 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.