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

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:	9781135178017
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/13/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	188
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Jean Boyd

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