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The golden rhinoceros : histories of the African middle ages

by François-Xavier Fauvelle-Aymar, 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.

Accession 14157 ISBN 9780691181264 Publisher Princeton University Press
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