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Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali Paperback – March 26, 2013

by P. James Oliver (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,605 ratings
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Oliver's well-researched biography of Mansa Musa reads like an exotic tale of gold, glory, and adventure. During his long reign as Mali's emperor, Mansa Musa led his empire into its Golden Age; presided over a spectacular, 60,000 person, 9,000 mile pilgrimage; founded a university in Timbuktu; and helped revolutionize architecture across the Sudan. Oliver does not allow Musa's story to get bogged down in detail by seamlessly weaving a lot of history into his narrative and by supplying curious readers with an extensive Glossary.

Many of the African ancestors of today's African-Americans came from West Africa. From 700 -- 1600 A. D., one after the other, three great, black, commercial empires dominated West Africa. They were powerful, prosperous, complex, stable -- and large. At its height, the Empire of Mali was the size of all of Western Europe.

Well-crafted and fast paced, Oliver's book is enhanced by a liberal sprinkling of enjoyable drawings, clear and helpful maps, and interesting photos. Not only are Mansa Musa's triumphs and dilemmas clearly portrayed, but so are the lives of the people of medieval Mali.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 26, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 146805354X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1468053548
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,605 ratings

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Sherry C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and interesting read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
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Great print! Easy to read and very interesting and informative. Historical facts well presented.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I Love It
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
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This is literally one of the most accurate accounts of real history that I've read so far. Not to mention it's a very enjoyable read. The author's style of writing is amazing.
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Adept
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Book - A Movie Should Be Made About It
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018
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I second the review that says, "I would like to see a move made of this story". I was just thinking that a movie should be made about this book after I read it today, and before I came back to Amazon, and saw that review. I ordered the kindle version of this book today and read it cover to cover. Now, I am back on Amazon looking for similar books about different people, because this book was so fascinating. Who knows, now that the Black Panther did well in the box office, maybe someone will create a movie about this.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A high-level overview and a good place to start
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
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This book tells an important story that is the source of much dignity and pride. The chapters are reasonably short, and the narrative moves at an easy pace. I only wish that it talked more about the daily lives and traditions of the empire's people. All in all, it is a good read.
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Bobio
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
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Very captivating. It's amazing how rich Africa was. It's unfathomable that the continent is where it is now given its background this book informs you of. If Mansa Musa was even half the man this story makes him out to be then he really is an emperor of the ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Untold Stories
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Very good history and straight to the point. You don't learn this stuff in the schools history books. Recommended reading for all ages
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Cincymom
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and nicely written
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020
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Easy read, informative, and easy to read. Bought for our 13 year old and I ended up reading it myself. I have recommend this book to several people and they love it. It is a must have to add to your collection.
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Miguel Lino
5.0 out of 5 stars Mansa Musa-African History
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2024
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As an eternal learner, I found this book extremely revealing. I truly recommend this book...
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Umar Ahmed
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, quick read
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2019
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A very entertaining and fun read. You'll really fly through the pages. The author does a great job of setting the scene and incorporating as much detail as possible.
My one niggle is that its so short. I wish it was more detailed, but I suspect a lot of that is down to the lack of sources and information.
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Bara Mbaye
5.0 out of 5 stars Approfondimento storico del nord ovest dell'africa
Reviewed in Italy on November 28, 2019
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Molto interessante come libro mi è piaciuto tantissimo soprattutto per l'approfondimento storico del popolo nord ouest africano
Consigliato vivamente
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Daryl
2.0 out of 5 stars This is a child's book
Reviewed in Australia on December 12, 2022
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Not a bad overview of Mansa Musa and his world. It is written in large easy-to-read print with child-like images. Good for what it is, but not the detailed overview I personally was looking for.
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ABBOU Tahar
3.0 out of 5 stars Mansa Musa the richest man on the earth
Reviewed in France on March 21, 2016
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It is a good work through which we can explore the ancient empires of mediaeval times. It also gives an idea about the role of King Mansa Musa in the spread of the Islamic cuture in West Africa after his famous journey to Mecca for pilgrimage.
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