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Mansa Musa : the most famous African traveler to Mecca / Barbara Krasner.
From Mali to Cairo to Mecca and beyond, Mansa Musa was known as the Lion of Mali. Now remembered as the richest person in history, his enormous wealth, legendary generosity, and lavish pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca made him a favorite of medieval Arab storytellers. However, the 14th-century leader also presided over one of the largest empires in the world during his time. This informative biography traces Mansa Musa s life, following his magnificent caravan as he traversed what remained of the Silk Road routes to become a hajji and returned to transform Timbuktu into western Africa s most famous cultural center. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Illustrations, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites.
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- ISBN: 9781508171515
- ISBN: 1508171513
- Physical Description: 112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Rosen Publishing, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
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- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-108) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The Silk Road and the spread of Islam -- The golden age of Mansa Musa -- Time for a pilgrimage -- Nine thousand miles -- Off to Timbuktu -- All that glitters is more than gold -- A legacy builds.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College Henderson County Campus Library | DT 532.2 .M87 K73 2017 (Text) | 33073000684595 | General Collection | Available | - |
Summary:
From Mali to Cairo to Mecca and beyond, Mansa Musa was known as the Lion of Mali. Now remembered as the richest person in history, his enormous wealth, legendary generosity, and lavish pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca made him a favorite of medieval Arab storytellers. However, the 14th-century leader also presided over one of the largest empires in the world during his time. This informative biography traces Mansa Musa s life, following his magnificent caravan as he traversed what remained of the Silk Road routes to become a hajji and returned to transform Timbuktu into western Africa s most famous cultural center. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Illustrations, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites.