The World of the Swahili: An African Mercantile Civilization
John Middleton • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300060805
The World of the Swahili: An African Mercantile Civilization
John Middleton • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300060807 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300060805 · 1994
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John Middleton provides a comprehensive examination of the Swahili people, tracing their development as a literate, mercantile, and Islamic civilization along the East African coast. The text explores the intricate social structures, urban traditions, and historical evolution of these coastal communities, offering a scholarly perspective on their unique cultural identity and regional influence.
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