The Caliph's Sister: Nana Asma'u, 1793-1865, Teacher, Poet and Islamic Leader / Edition 1

by Jean Boyd

Overview

A new light is shed on African women of the Sahel in this book about a brilliantly intelligent 19th century woman-jihadist whose legacy of verse contains political and social commentary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714640679
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/31/1989
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	5.81(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Jean Boyds biography of Nana Asma"u is a tour de force, blending scholarship with sympathy and an imaginative understanding." University College London