Mali Gold Networks
"Mali Gold Networks" explores the pivotal role of the Malian gold trade in shaping West African empires and driving trans-Saharan interactions. This book reveals how gold wasn''t just a commodity; it catalyzed state formation, spurred technological innovations, and fostered cultural exchange in the medieval world. The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai flourished in a region rich with gold, where...
"Mali Gold Networks" explores the pivotal role of the Malian gold trade in shaping West African empires and driving trans-Saharan interactions. This book reveals how gold wasn''t just a commodity; it catalyzed state formation, spurred technological innovations, and fostered cultural exchange in the medieval world. The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai flourished in a region rich with gold, where...
