Book, Dictionary of African History 7th to 16th century[LS]

Language: Brazilian Portuguese. This dictionary addresses the History of Africa with Africa itself as the center and subject of events, seeking to escape conventional approaches. In addition to more than 1200 entries, this work provides: a chronological synthesis, contextualizing the main events on the African continent between the 7th and 16th centuries; the clash between the ideas and interests of Islam, Christianity and traditional religion; disputes over control of sources of wealth and trade routes; the emergence of political units created and expanded by local leaders; biographies of religious leaders, politicians, and other historical figures; cross-references between entries; extensive related bibliography and much more.