Description: Who was Mansa Musa? And why was he important? In the grand scheme of things, very little is known of Mansa Musa's life. We know that he was one of the greatest emperors of the Mali Empire. And we know that he was actually one of the richest men of all time due to the enormous gold deposits in West Africa that were under his dominion, but large parts of Mansa Musa's life remain a mystery. We know, for example, that he later expanded the reach of the Mali Empire considerably, eventually incorporating the legendary Timbuktu into his realm. Such things certainly make for fascinating tales, but the truth is much of Mansa Musa's early life is virtually unknown. This is largely due to the fact that Mansa Musa did not have a biography of his exploits written about him during the time in which he lived. Rather than a written record, the narrative of his exploits that are remembered come down to us through the lore of the griot-Mali's oral storytellers. The tales that these bards spin are indeed riveting, but they tend to focus on certain key events in Mansa Musa's later life. The epic journey of Mansa's hajj to Mecca is covered, and so are some other key parts of his personal history. But many other aspects still draw a blank. Here in this text, however, we have really run the gamut when it comes to uncovering the life of Mansa Musa. Utilizing both the testimony of Arab chroniclers familiar with Mali and Mansa Musa, the oral stories of the griot, and archaeological evidence, we have put together a book that captures the essence of who Mansa Musa was and what he tried to accomplish. His story is like some great mosaic that has fractured over the centuries, but we have pieced it all together to present to you the best portrait possible of Mansa Musa and the life he lived. In this book, you will learn about: The backstory of the Mali Empire and its foundersThe rise of Mansa Musa as the emperorThe transition of Mali from a pagan to a Muslim KingdomMansa Musa's pilgrimage to MeccaThe incorporation of Timbuktu into the Mali EmpireMansa Musa's successorsMansa Musa's legacyAnd much more! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the history of Mansa Musa!
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EAN: 9781637162620
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Book Title: Mansa Musa: A Captivating Guide to the Emperor of
Item Length: 22.9 cm
Publisher: Captivating History
Publication Year: 2021
Subject: History
Item Height: 229 mm
Number of Pages: 98 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Mansa Musa: A Captivating Guide to the Emperor of the Islamic Mali Empire in West Africa and How He Developed Timbuktu into a Major Center for Trade
Item Weight: 304 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Captivating History
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Hardcover
