The Swahili

Reconstructing the History and Language of an African Society, 8-15

By Derek Nurse, Thomas Spear | Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.

About the book

\"As an introduction to how the history of an African society can be reconstructed from largely nonliterate sources, and to the Swahili in particular, . . . a model work.\"—International Journal of African Historical Studies

Editions of The Swahili

Paperback
ISBN 9780812212075
EBook
ISBN 9781512821666

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\"As an introduction to how the history of an African society can be reconstructed from largely nonliterate sources, and to the Swahili in particular, . . . a model work.\"—International Journal of African Historical Studies

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\"As an introduction to how the history of an African society can be reconstructed from largely nonliterate sources, and to the Swahili in particular, . . . a model work.\"—International Journal of African Historical Studies

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Swahili?

History and Archaeology > History > African history

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780812212075

How long is The Swahili and how many pages does it have?

The Swahili has 160 page(s)

Is The Swahili part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series The Ethnohistory Series

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Swahili?

Derek Nurse, Thomas Spear

Who is the Publisher of the book The Swahili?

University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Swahili is available as paperback(ISBN 9780812212075) and ebook(ISBN 9781512821666)

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