This book contributes significantly to the body of knowledge that deals with the Mande-speaking people of West Africa. It deals with the impact of religion and commerce on the integration of the Mandingo ethnic group into the political and social economies of Liberia. The author explains both the course and costs of socio-political integration of the Mandingos in the context of nation-building and their co-habitation with non-Muslim hosts. The religion of Islam in relation to the commercial activities of the Mande-speaking people is discussed in detail. While a great deal of research has been done on the Mandingo in other areas of Africa; no comparable body of research exists on the Mandingo of Liberia.
#693052 in Books Zenith Press 2011-03-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.25 x 1.25 x 8.75l; 4.31 #File Name: 0760339716352 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A nice coffee table book (excellent photosBy FrancisA nice coffee table book (excellent photos; nice paper; sturdy hardcover; etc) that also has some good detailed info on the weapons themselves. In my experience; these types of books are usually one or the other; but not both.Also a plus is an additional chapter on modern-made CW reproduction weapons; which was a nice bonus and well-done.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Photos!By JedThis author has researched carefully and photographed the weapons brilliantly. His background writing about each gun is very informative and often surprising. A nice volume for any civil war buff!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Guns of the civil warBy James W. SchubertDennis Adler always has a very good book. I like the lay out and subjects. The price was good and shipping very fast.I couldn't be happier.with this purchase.
