Islamic Africa (1914)

von Roscoe Burton Sheppard

162 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Islamic Africa is a historical book written by Roscoe Burton Sheppard and first published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the Islamic religion in Africa, covering the history, culture, and practices of Muslims in the continent. Sheppard provides a detailed account of the spread of Islam in Africa, from its early beginnings in the seventh century to the present day. He covers the major Islamic empires and kingdoms that emerged in Africa, including the Almoravid, Almohad, and Sokoto Caliphates. The book also explores the impact of Islam on African societies, including its influence on art, literature, and architecture. Sheppard discusses the role of Islamic education in Africa and the development of Islamic scholarship in the continent. Additionally, he examines the relationship between Islam and other religions in Africa, including Christianity and traditional African religions. Islamic Africa is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Islam in Africa. Sheppard's thorough research and detailed analysis make this book an important contribution to the field of African studies. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Afrikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120301543
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC