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Ancient West African Kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (Understanding People in the Past)
Ancient West African Kingdoms Ghana Mali and Songhai - Understanding People in the Past Author:Mary Quigley How do we know about the ancient West African kingdoms? Who is Sundiata Keita and why was he known as the "Lion King?" What are griots and how do they perserve ancient West African history? Why were books so valuable to ancient West Africans? — Discover fascinating West African culture including clothing, family life, growing up, school... more », religion and sacred places, medicine and healing, a West African home, cooking and eating, games and sports, storytellers and music, crafts and craftworkers, work and workers, merchants, travel and transportation, trade and trade routes, weapons and warfare, and government.
Book also includes full-color photographs, maps, timeline (1000 BC to 1591 AD), glossary, index and more books to read.« less