Wealth of Nations: Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire

Mansa Musa, the legendary ruler of the Mali Empire, was more than just the wealthiest man in history—he was a visionary leader who transformed West Africa into a thriving center of trade, culture, and learning. From his empire''s vast gold reserves to the bus-tling trade routes that connected Africa to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, Musa''s reign defined an era of unprecedented prosperity....