Islam and politics in West Africa

The historical relationship between Islam and politics in West Africa, focusing especially on how Islam was used as a symbol and an instrument of traditional political rule. The role of Islam and Muslim scholar/warriors in the politics of precolonial West Africa. The political role of Islam in the c...

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Main Author: Nyang, Sulayman S. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: 1984
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Year: 1984, Volume: 13, Pages: 20-25
Further subjects:B Africa Politics Islam History of religion
B Islam
B Africa
B Religion
B Politics
B History