Discovered in the 1850s by the German explorer H. Barth, the "Diwan," or genealogy, is a remarkable collection of facts, deeds, and descriptions of the sultans of Kanem-Bornu, one of the most advanced civilizations in West Africa. In this book, Holl reevaluates almost 150 years of research on the subject.
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- Country: US
- Published: 2000
- Publisher: Kegan Paul International
- Language: English
- Pages: 145
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