A memorable journey into the forgotten history of medieval Africa. From the birth of Islam in the seventh century to the exploratory voyages of Europeans in the fifteenth, Africa was at the heart of a vibrant exchange of goods and ideas. It was a golden age of Africa where Ghana, Nubia, and Zimbabwe became crossroads of civilizations, and where African kings, thinkers, and artists played celebratory roles in an increasingly globalized world. François-Xavier Fauvelle revives this fascinating century in a unique way. A book that finally recognizes the significant role of Africa in the Middle Ages, The Golden Rhinoceros carefully weaves together written and archaeological evidence to tell an unforgettable story that is both sensitive to Africa’s rich social diversity and attentive to the pathways connecting Africa with the broader Muslim and Christian worlds.
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- Type
- General History
- Time Period
- Middle Ages
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- -
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Release Date
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- Publication Date
- 2021
- Dimensions
- 15.9x21 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780691217147
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