Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali, Paperback - P. James Oliver

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: P. James OliverOliver's well-researched biography of Mansa Musa reads like an exotic tale of gold, glory, and adventure. Du...

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Reducere. Mansa Musa was the king of Mali. Located in western Africa, Mali became one of the largest empires during the time of Musas rule. Musa helped his e...

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Reducere. Ruler, scholar, statesman, and devout man of faith; Mansa Musa was a 14th century African emperor who reigned over the Mali Empire from 1312 to 133...

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