{"product_id":"medieval-africa-discovering-lost-stories-from-africas-middle-ages-9781953934901","title":"Medieval Africa: Discovering Lost Stories from Africa's Middle Ages","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wealth, Power, and Hidden Stories of Medieval Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that an African king was so wealthy, his generosity single-handedly crashed an entire country's economy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 14th century, Mansa Musa of Mali embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca with an entourage of thousands and camels laden with so much gold that his gifts to Cairo caused a decade-long economic crisis. His own treasury, however, remained full. His incredible story is just one example of a medieval Africa that was just as ambitious, innovative, and powerful as any other continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book reveals a truth that has too often been overlooked: Africa was home to sophisticated empires, powerful rulers, and legendary cities of gold and scholarship. Inside, you'll uncover the rich history and untold tales of a continent shaping its own destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not the Africa you learned about in school. This is a continent of ingenious trade, forgotten leaders, and mythic legacies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of Great Zimbabwe as a powerful trade hub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legend of Alfarouk, the djinn guardian of Timbuktu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of female rulers who secretly guided kingdoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe innovative indigo dyeing industry of Kano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story of the ruthless yet effective ruler, Sunni Ali of Songhai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow African and Islamic traditions formed unique new cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd much, much more!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Mali's legendary wealth to Timbuktu's scholarly legacy, this book uncovers the forgotten riches, rulers, and legends of medieval Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Clayton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781953934901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Matt Clayton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52733720821941,"sku":"9781953934901","price":14.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/medieval-africa-discovering-lost-stories-from-africas-middle-ages-9781953934901","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}