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Swahili Trade

Linda Hill

Traductor A AI

Editorial: Publifye

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Sinopsis

Swahili Trade explores the fascinating rise of the Swahili Coast in East Africa, a region that transformed from a collection of small settlements into a vibrant hub of culture and commerce. By examining the extensive trade networks connecting the coast to Arabia, India, and China, the book reveals how maritime trade shaped the economic, social, and cultural landscape of the Swahili civilization. The book highlights the agency of Swahili merchants and rulers in forging a distinct cultural identity. The book argues that the Swahili coast was not merely a passive recipient of outside influences, but actively shaped its own destiny by strategically engaging in trade. It examines the rise of key city-states like Kilwa, Mombasa, and Zanzibar, illustrating their evolution into bustling ports. For example, archaeological finds reveal the material wealth resulting from these trade ventures. 

 
Swahili Trade is structured in three sections, first introducing the geography and early trade networks, then examining the peak of Swahili civilization, and finally analyzing the decline of Swahili power and its lasting legacy. This book offers a unique perspective by emphasizing the agency of the Swahili people in shaping their own history. It moves away from Eurocentric narratives and highlights the dynamism and creativity of African societies in the pre-colonial era.
Disponible desde: 19/03/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 57 páginas.

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