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The hidden treasures of Timbuktu: rediscovering Africa's literary culture

John O. Hunwick • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 978-0500514214

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The hidden treasures of Timbuktu: rediscovering Africa's literary culture

John O. Hunwick • Thames & Hudson

ISBN-10: 0500514216 · ISBN-13: 978-0500514214 · 2008 · 1st Edition

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The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu explores the rich literary and scholarly heritage of Timbuktu, a major center of Islamic culture and scholarship in the mid-fifteenth century. The book delves into the history, manuscripts, and cultural significance of this legendary city, offering insights into its role as a hub of knowledge and learning.

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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Hardcover1st Edition2008
Pages: 240Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: John O. Hunwick

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Category: Africa, CivilizationCategory: Africa, HistoryCategory: African HistoryCategory: AntiquitiesCategory: Arabic ManuscriptsCategory: CivilizationCategory: Cultural HeritageCategory: Description And TravelInfluenced by: Ibn KhaldunInfluenced by: Al-GhazaliInfluenced by: Ibn BattutaInfluenced by: Al-FarabiInfluenced: Contemporary African ScholarsInfluenced: Islamic HistoriansInfluenced: Cultural PreservationistsInfluenced: World Heritage AdvocatesCornerstone of: African cultural studies

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