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Migration, Jihad, and Muslim Authority in West Africa

Migration, Jihad, and Muslim Authority in West Africa The Futanke Colonies in Karta

Hardback (22 Oct 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

"The book is a readable, terse, theoretically developed treatment of an important episode in African history." -Journal of African History
"It is original and authoritative, certainly the best book we have on the heritage of Umar's conquests." -African History
". . . lucid analysis of a changing jihad society. This study enlarges understanding not only of the Umarian empire but also of the jihad movements generally." -Choice
John Hanson's thoroughly researched study revises late-19th-century colonialist assumptions about a West African Muslim social movement. Using indigenous Arabic manuscripts, travel narratives, and oral materials, Hanson assesses the meaning of a series of revolts against Islamic authority.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780253330888
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 966.2301
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 218
Weight: 512g
Height: 164mm
Width: 240mm
Spine width: 20mm