Slavery, Commerce and Production in the Sokoto Caliphate of West Africa
| Author | : Paul E. Lovejoy |
| Publisher | : Africa Research and Publications |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1592212549 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781592212545 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (545 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Slavery, Commerce and Production in the Sokoto Caliphate of West Africa by : Paul E. Lovejoy
Download or read book Slavery, Commerce and Production in the Sokoto Caliphate of West Africa written by Paul E. Lovejoy and published by Africa Research and Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection bringing together key essays on the history of slavery in the Sokoto Caliphate in West Africa. Paul Lovejoy's work explores the role of slavery in the consolidation of the largest state in Africa in the 19th century, located in the interior of what is now Nigeria, Niger, Benin and Cameroon. Particular attention is given to the importance of slavery in trade and production in the context of Islamic society.
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