Islamic Africa (1914)

By Roscoe Burton Sheppard

Book Overview

Islamic Africa is a historical book written by Roscoe Burton Sheppard and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive account of the role of Islam in the history and culture of Africa. The author explores the spread of Islam throughout the continent, from its origins in the Arabian Peninsula to its influence on the kingdoms of West Africa, such as Mali and Songhai.The book also covers the impact of Islamic civilization on African society, including the development of Islamic law and education, as well as the influence of Sufism and other mystical traditions. Sheppard examines the interaction between Islam and traditional African religions, as well as the influence of European colonialism on Islamic communities in Africa.The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Arabic and African historical texts, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the complex history of Islam in Africa. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of African history, as well as anyone interested in the history of Islam and its role in shaping the world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166584070
• ISBN13: 9781166584078
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"