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The golden rhinoceros : histories of the African middle ages / François-Xavier Fauvelle ; translated by Troy Tice

Using archaeological and written evidence, this work explores African civilisations from the seventh to fifteenth centuries. It examines political and social developments, highlighting the continent's role within medieval global trade and diplomatic networks.

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