Mansa Musa: The Most Famous African Traveler to Mecca (The

Mansa Musa: The Most Famous African Traveler to Mecca (The Silk Road's Greatest Travelers)

From Mali to Cairo to Mecca and beyond, Mansa Musa was known as the Lion of Mali. Now remembered as the richest person in history, his enormous wealth, legendary generosity, and lavish pilgrimage from Mali to Mecca made him a favorite of medieval Arab storytellers. However, the 14th-century leader also presided over one of the largest empires in the world during his time. This informative biography traces Mansa Musas life, following his magnificent caravan as he traversed what remained of the Silk Road routes to become a hajji and returned to transform Timbuktu into western Africas most famous cultural center.
Country USA
Brand Rosen Young Adult
Manufacturer Rosen Young Adult
Binding Library Binding
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781508171515
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Mansa Musa: The Most Famous African Traveler to Mecca (The Silk Road's Greatest Travelers)