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The Swahili World (conv.) by Stephanie Wynne-Jones; Adria Jean LaViolette; Authors@York is a social science available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Swahili World (conv.) about?
The Swahili World presents the fascinating story of a major world civilization, exploring the archaeology, history, linguistics, and anthropology of the Indian Ocean coast of Africa. It covers a 1,500-year sweep of history, from the first settlement of the coast to the complex urban tradition found there today. Swahili towns contain monumental palaces, tombs, and mosques, set among more humble houses; they were home to fishers, farmers, traders, and specialists of many kinds. The towns have been
Who reads The Swahili World (conv.)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Stephanie Wynne-Jones; Adria Jean LaViolette; Authors@York
- Publisher
- Routledge; Ashgate
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781317430162
- Category
- social science
- Subjects
- History, Science, Social Science
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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