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On trans-Saharan trails : Islamic law, trade networks, and cross-cultural exchange in nineteenth-century western Africa

Lydon, Ghislaine, author

2012

Overview

This study examines the history and organisation of trans-Saharan trade in western Africa using original source material. It documents the internal dynamics of a trade network system based on a case study of 'Berber' traders from the Wad Nun region, who specialised in outfitting camel caravans in the nineteenth century. Through an examination of contracts, correspondence, fatwas and interviews with retired caravaners, Professor Lydon shows how traders used their literacy skills in Arabic and how they had recourse to experts of Islamic law to regulate their long-distance transactions. It also examines the strategies devised by women to participate in caravan trade.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Trade routes Sahara History 19th century. / Trade routes Africa, West History 19th century. / Islamic law Sahara History 19th century. / Islamic law Africa, West History 19th century. / Sahara Commerce History 19th century. / Africa, West Commerce History 19th century.
• ISBN: 9781107611788

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
HF3937.L93 2012	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE