Return to an era when Zanzibar was ruled by sultans; and enter a vanished world of harems; slave trading; and court intrigues. In this insider's story; a sultan's daughter who fled her gilded cage offers a compelling look at nineteenth-century Arabic and African royal life. After years of exile in Europe; the former princess wrote this fascinating memoir as a legacy for her children and a warm reminiscence of her island home.Born Salamah bint Said; Princess of Zanzibar; in 1844; author Emily Ruete grew up in a harem with scores of siblings. The royal family maintained its fabulous wealth and luxury with a robust traffic in ivory; spices; and human bondage. Ruete ventures beyond the palace; into the city and plantations where European traders; missionaries; and colonists exercised a growing influence. After her dramatic elopement with a German trader; Ruete attained the perspective to form a comparison of the lives of women in Muslim society with those of their European contemporaries. Originally published in 1886; this remarkable autobiography will captivate readers interested in Zanzibar and Eastern Africa as well as students of Arabic; Islam; and women's studies.
#3081172 in Books 2002-07-29 2002-07-29Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 .63 x 8.26 x 10.76l; #File Name: 0486420728224 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good to haveBy David DellingerUsed the book server times as reference in research. Good to have handy2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Essential Reading...By J. Trester...for the military historian; modeler; and fan of the period's many adventure series. This is a marvelous primer of Naval life in the pre- and early Napoleonic Wars. This was a pivotal time in History not just for the US; the weapons and tactics used in the American War for Independence were a prelude to the coming European conflict at sea. An excellent overview; easily read; and chock full of background information to help the reader better understand the period. Highly recommended.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent workBy W. MillerThis is a replacement for an earlier copy - one that was worn out because of research. Yes; it was used that often.
