Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Timbuktu |
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| Author:
| Brook, Larry
Brooks, Larry |
| Illustrator:
| Webb, Ray |
| Series title: | Cities Through Time Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8225-3215-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1999 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95USD $25.26 |
Book Description:
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Discover an ancient city of great wealth in West,Africa. Islamic scholars once flocked to,Timbuktu's universities, and Arab traders sought,its riches. You'll learn how the city became an,important hub for many West African empires. And,see how invasions and the development of new trade,routes weakened Timbuktu, until it became the,stuff of legend.
Discover an ancient city of great wealth in West,Africa. Islamic scholars once flocked to,Timbuktu's universities, and Arab traders sought,its riches. You'll learn how the city became an,important hub for many West African empires. And,see how invasions and the development of new trade,routes weakened Timbuktu, until it became the,stuff of legend.