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The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu

John O. Hunwick • Thames & Hudson • ISBN Not provided

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The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu

John O. Hunwick • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 9780500514214

ISBN-10 Not provided • 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: African HistoryCategory: Cultural HeritageCategory: History Of The BookCategory: Islamic ScholarshipCategory: ManuscriptsCategory: Manuscript StudiesCategory: Medieval AfricaCategory: Medieval African ArtCategory: Islamic ManuscriptsInfluenced 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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