The Swahili : the social landscape of a mercantile society / Mark Horton and John Middleton.
| Author/creator | Horton, Mark |
| Other author | Middleton, John, 1921-2009. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford, UK ; Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Publishers, 2000. |
| Description | 282 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Peoples of Africa Peoples of Africa. ^A466738 |
| Contents | The Swahili Coast -- Origins -- The acceptance of Islam -- The Swahili Coast and the Indian Ocean world -- The trading system of the Swahili Coast -- The urban landscape -- Social networks -- Governance -- Knowledge, purity and power -- Constructing the mercantile landscape. |
| Local note | Little-328363--305131040464V |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [242]-273) and index. |
| LCCN | 00009633 |
| ISBN | 063118919X |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DT429.5.S94 H67 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |