Discovering The Songhay Empire

Author : Laura La Bella
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477718858

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Discovering the Songhay Empire by Laura La Bella Pdf

The history of the Songhay Empire involves many fascinating stories--the interaction of Islam with older paganistic folk religions, the mingling of many different peoples and tribes of west Sudan, royal intrigue that pitted father against sons and brother against brother, epic battles fought in the punishing desert heat, and a ruinous civil war that left the once mighty empire vulnerable to foreign invasion and domination. This is full-bodied, red-blooded history, and it is brought to vivid life in this account, replete with a treasury of primary source material and full-color images. This text supports Common Core's mandate regarding analyzing the relationship between primary and secondary sources, citing evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, and determining the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.

Author : Laura La Bella
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477718919

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Discovering the Songhay Empire by Laura La Bella Pdf

The history of the Songhay Empire involves many fascinating stories--the interaction of Islam with older paganistic folk religions, the mingling of many different peoples and tribes of west Sudan, royal intrigue that pitted father against sons and brother against brother, epic battles fought in the punishing desert heat, and a ruinous civil war that left the once mighty empire vulnerable to foreign invasion and domination. This is full-bodied, red-blooded history, and it is brought to vivid life in this account, replete with a treasury of primary source material and full-color images. This text supports Common Core's mandate regarding analyzing the relationship between primary and secondary sources, citing evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, and determining the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.

Author : Philip Wolny
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477718896

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Discovering the Empire of Mali by Philip Wolny Pdf

One of the largest empires the world has ever known, the Empire of Mali flourished in West Africa from 1235 CE until 1464. The empire remains well known for its wealth and significant cultural influence, still felt hundreds of years later, both in modern Mali and its neighbors. The language, laws, and customs of the Empire of Mali spread throughout West Africa and along the Niger River, creating an enduring legacy that continues to influence and characterize the region. The empire's rich history, enthralling folklore, transporting art and music, enduring cultural and political influence, and modern-day legacy are all presented here in vivid color and dynamic presentation, with a treasure trove of full-cover photographs, maps, illustrations, and artwork. Among other standards, this text supports Common Core's mandate regarding analyzing the relationship between primary and secondary sources, citing evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, and determining the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.

Author : David C. Conrad
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9781604131642

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Empires of Medieval West Africa by David C. Conrad Pdf

Explores empires of medieval west Africa.

Author : Robert Z. Cohen
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477718827

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Discovering the Empire of Ghana by Robert Z. Cohen Pdf

The empire of Ghana was a wealthy trading empire in West Africa located south of the Sahara Desert. Made up of a federation of the Soninke people, its richest historical record spans from about 750 until 1076 CE, due to the writings of Arab travelers and geographers from that period. The author explains what we know about this mysterious and fascinating empire, whose main city Kumbi Saleh was a link on the Saharan trade routes. Readers learn about the traditions, beliefs, and lifestyle of the Soninke and other indigenous peoples, as well as the effects of contact with Islam.

Author : Philip Wolny
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477718834

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Discovering the Empire of Mali by Philip Wolny Pdf

One of the largest empires the world has ever known, the Empire of Mali flourished in West Africa from 1235 CE until 1464. The empire remains well known for its wealth and significant cultural influence, still felt hundreds of years later, both in modern Mali and its neighbors. The language, laws, and customs of the Empire of Mali spread throughout West Africa and along the Niger River, creating an enduring legacy that continues to influence and characterize the region. The empire's rich history, enthralling folklore, transporting art and music, enduring cultural and political influence, and modern-day legacy are all presented here in vivid color and dynamic presentation, with a treasure trove of full-cover photographs, maps, illustrations, and artwork. Among other standards, this text supports Common Core's mandate regarding analyzing the relationship between primary and secondary sources, citing evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, and determining the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.

Author : John O. Hunwick
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9004128220

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Timbuktu and the Songhay Empire by John O. Hunwick Pdf

The principal text translated in this volume is the "Ta'rikh Al-sudan" of the 17th-century Timbuktu scholar, 'Abd al-Rahman al-Sadi. The other documents include an English translation of Leo Africanus's description of West Africa and some letters relating to Sa'dian diplomacy.

Author : Michael Gomez
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691196824

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African Dominion by Michael Gomez Pdf

In a radically new account of the importance of early Africa in global history, Gomez traces how Islam's growth in West Africa, along with intensifying commerce that included slaves, resulted in a series of political experiments unique to the region, culminating in the rise of empire.

Author : Patricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack
Publisher : Square Fish
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250113511

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The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay by Patricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack Pdf

For more than a thousand years, from A.D. 500 to 1700, the medieval kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay grew rich on the gold, salt, and slave trade that stretched across Africa. Scraping away hundreds of years of ignorance, prejudice, and mythology, award-winnnig authors Patricia and Fredrick McKissack reveal the glory of these forgotten empires while inviting us to share in the inspiring process of historical recovery that is taking place today.

Author : Robert Z. Cohen
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477718889

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Discovering the Empire of Ghana by Robert Z. Cohen Pdf

The empire of Ghana was a wealthy trading empire in West Africa located south of the Sahara Desert. Made up of a federation of the Soninke people, its richest historical record spans from about 750 until 1076 CE, due to the writings of Arab travelers and geographers from that period. The author explains what we know about this mysterious and fascinating empire, whose main city Kumbi Saleh was a link on the Saharan trade routes. Readers learn about the traditions, beliefs, and lifestyle of the Soninke and other indigenous peoples, as well as the effects of contact with Islam.

Author : Thomas A. Hale
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : 0813009812

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Scribe, Griot, and Novelist by Thomas A. Hale Pdf

Author : Kenny Mann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Ghana (Empire)
ISBN : 0875186564

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Ghana, Mali, Songhay by Kenny Mann Pdf

A study of the legends and history of the ancient West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, including background and commentary on Islam's influence in the region

Author : Thomas Albert Hale,Thomas A. Hale
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996-02-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0253209900

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The Epic of Askia Mohammed by Thomas Albert Hale,Thomas A. Hale Pdf

Askia Mohammed is the most famous leader in the history of the Songhay Empire, which reached its apogee during his reign in 1493-1528. Songhay, approximately halfway between the present-day cities of Timbuktu in Mali and Niamey in Niger, became a political force beginning in 1463, under the leadership of Sonni Ali Ber. By the time of his death in 1492, the foundation had been laid for the development under Askia Mohammed of a complex system of administration, a well-equipped army and navy, and a network of large government-owned farms. The present rendition of the epic was narrated by the griot (or jeseré) Nouhou Malio over two evenings in Saga, a small town on the Niger River, two miles downstream from Niamey. The text is a word-for-word translation from Nouhou Malio's oral performance.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Africa, West
ISBN : 0716623366

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Africans of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires by Anonim Pdf

"A discussion of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai people of Africa, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Heinrich Barth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Africa, Central
ISBN : STANFORD:36105083169941

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Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa: Timbúktu, Sókoto, and the basins of the Niger and Bénuwé by Heinrich Barth Pdf