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The royal kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhay : Life in Medieval Africa
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The royal kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhay : Life in Medieval Africa

by Patricia McKissack, Frederick McKissack

This book explores the history of the medieval African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, which flourished from 500 to 1700 through the gold, salt, and slave trade. It highlights the legacy of these empires and the ongoing process of their historical recovery.

Accession 1048 ISBN 9780805016703 Publisher Henry Holt & Co.
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