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 InfoOxford, UK ; Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Publishers, 2000.
Description282 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesPeoples 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 noteLittle-328363--305131040464V
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [242]-273) and index.
LCCN 00009633
ISBN063118919X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DT429.5.S94 H67 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold