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Publisher
Altamira Press
ISBN-10
0761990526
ISBN-13
9780761990529
eBay Product ID (ePID)
222593
Product Key Features
Book Title
Rise and Fall of Swahili States
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Topic
Archaeology, World / African
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Social Science
Book Series
African Archaeology Ser.
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Perfect
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1.1 in
Item Weight
17.8 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
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6.3 in
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99-006083
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As an archaeologist of African origin, he has combined his extensive knowledge of the Swahili language and culture with a meticulous research methodology to arrive at an original study from a perspective that that is primarily Africa-centered. In this regard, The Rise and Fall of Swahili States is indeed a pioneering work of inestimable value to Africa in its continuing quest to reclaim its history., This volume presents an excellent summary of the state of Swahili archaeology. Dr. Kusimba...is to be congratulated for all his efforts to make what could be seen as esoteric knowledge in modern Africa directly relevant to contemporary Kenyans and others., Kusimba reminds us that pre-Colonial Africa inspired vital coastal civilizations, born of indigenous African folkways and nurtured the interior kingdoms into a world mercantile system., Dr. Kusimba's highly readable and stimulating book is very timely for all those interested in recent research and interpretation of Africa in later prehistoric and earlier historic times. Indeed, I would go further to propose that this book should be highly stimulating to those who work in other parts of the world, too., An excellent summary of the archaeological data involving the emergence and unfolding of this captivating civilization through the first 1300 years., Undoubtedly this is a highly significant publication. It is the first general synthesis by an archaeologist of the archaeology, history and ethnography of the communities which have flourished along Africa's Indian Ocean coastline.... More significantly, this book is produced by one of the new generation of African scholars whose collective talent will shape the future of archaeology on the continent.... In the context of contemporary knowledge systems within Kenya and along the Swahili coast, this volume is likely to have a much more profound influence on the way people draw on the past and think about themselves than would a comparable work on Europe or the USA. This book can make a difference., "Kusimba reminds us that pre-Colonial Africa inspired vital coastal civilizations, born of indigenous African folkways and nurtured the interior kingdoms into a world mercantile system." --Joseph O. Vogel, (University of Alabama) "This volume presents an excellent summary of the state of Swahili archaeology. Dr. Kusimba...is to be congratulated for all his efforts to make what could be seen as esoteric knowledge in modern Africa directly relevant to contemporary Kenyans and others." --Violet M. Lane-Ruckman, African-American Archaeology "Undoubtedly this is a highly significant publication. It is the first general synthesis by an archaeologist of the archaeology, history and ethnography of the communities which have flourished along Africa's Indian Ocean coastline.... More significantly, this book is produced by one of the new generation of African scholars whose collective talent will shape the future of archaeology on the continent.... In the context of contemporary knowledge systems within Kenya and along the Swahili coast, this volume is likely to have a much more profound influence on the way people draw on the past and think about themselves than would a comparable work on Europe or the USA. This book can make a difference." --Andrew Reid, Institute of Archaeology, University College London, Antiquity "Dr. Kusimba's book is very well-organized. The geography, resources, languages and peoples of the coast are described in detail. This book not only provides for a better understanding of the complex Swahili polities between 100 B.C. and the sixteenth century, but also lends itself to an appreciation of the relevance of the Swahili society and culture in East Africa today." --David S. Fick, Overland Park, Kansas, African Studies Quarterly "As an archaeologist of African origin, he has combined his extensive knowledge of the Swahili language and culture with a meticulous research methodology to arrive at an original study from a perspective that that is primarily Africa-centered. In this regard, The Rise and Fall of Swahili States is indeed a pioneering work of inestimable value to Africa in its continuing quest to reclaim its history." --Alamin Mazrui, Anthropos "Dr. Kusimba's highly readable and stimulating book is very timely for all those interested in recent research and interpretation of Africa in later prehistoric and earlier historic times. Indeed, I would go further to propose that this book should be highly stimulating to those who work in other parts of the world, too." --Bernard Wailes, (University of Pennsylvania) "An excellent summary of the archaeological data involving the emergence and unfolding of this captivating civilization through the first 1300 years." --Randall L. Pouwels, (University of Central Arkansas), International Journal of African Historical Studies "Dr Kusimba of the Field Museum of Natural History engage most if not all of the major issues in the contemporary archaeology of the East African Coast, and the book is therefore a major contribution to the field.... The book succeeds in its goal to 'help unravel the myths' concerning the Swahili, and it provides a much-needed overview of the archaeology of the Swahili coast. It should be on the shelf of anyone interested in the history and archaeology of eastern Africa." --Thomas H. Wilson, (Beloit College), Journal of African History, Dr. Kusimba's book is very well-organized. The geography, resources, languages and peoples of the coast are described in detail. This book not only provides for a better understanding of the complex Swahili polities between 100 B.C. and the sixteenth century, but also lends itself to an appreciation of the relevance of the Swahili society and culture in East Africa today., Dr Kusimba of the Field Museum of Natural History engage most if not all of the major issues in the contemporary archaeology of the East African Coast, and the book is therefore a major contribution to the field.... The book succeeds in its goal to 'help unravel the myths' concerning the Swahili, and it provides a much-needed overview of the archaeology of the Swahili coast. It should be on the shelf of anyone interested in the history and archaeology of eastern Africa.
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Table Of Content
chapter 1 Foreword by Joseph O. Vogel chapter 2 Preface chapter 3 Acknowledgments chapter 4 1.The Place of the Swahili Coast in the World chapter 5 2. The Archaeology of the Swahili Coast chapter 6 3. The Swahili Coast chapter 7 4. Before the Swahili States chapter 8 5. The Swahili Civilization chapter 9 6. The Colonial Period and Demise of the Swahili States chapter 10 7. Conclusions chapter 11 Afterword chapter 12 Index chapter 13 About the Author
Synopsis
The Swahili civilization was a fascinating and complex system-a group of advanced cultures with large economic networks, international maritime trade, and urban sophistication. This book documents the growth of Swahili civilization on the eastern coast of Africa, from 100 B.C. to the time of European colonialism in the sixteenth century. Using archaeological, anthropological, and historical information, Chapurukha M. Kusimba describes the origins of this unique and powerful culture, including its Islamic components, architecture, language, and trading systems. Incorporating the results of his own surveys and excavations, Kusimba provides us with a remarkable African-derived study of the rise and collapse of societies on the Swahili Coast., Using archaeological, anthropological and historical information alongside his own surveys and excavations, the author documents the growth of Swahili civilization on the eastern coast of Africa from 100 BC to European colonization in the 16th century., The Swahili civilization was a fascinating and complex system_a group of advanced cultures with large economic networks, international maritime trade, and urban sophistication. This book documents the growth of Swahili civilization on the eastern coast of Africa, from 100 B.C. to the time of European colonialism in the sixteenth century. Using archaeological, anthropological, and historical information, Chapurukha M. Kusimba describes the origins of this unique and powerful culture, including its Islamic components, architecture, language, and trading systems. Incorporating the results of his own surveys and excavations, Kusimba provides us with a remarkable African-derived study of the rise and collapse of societies on the Swahili Coast.
LC Classification Number
DT365.65.K87 1999
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