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Contains annotated translations of works by the 19th century intellectual giant, Nana Asma'u, including 54 poems and prose texts. Asma'u rallied public opinion behind a movement devoted to the revival of Islam in West Africa, and organized a public education system for women.

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'...fluently and readably translated... herculean, with additional aids being provided through glossaries of terms, place names... extensive bibliography and six maps....a major contribution...' - Graham Furniss, School of Oriental and African studies, University of London

Collected Works of Nana Asmau Daughter of Usman

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      Publisher: Michigan State University Press
      Publication Date: 9/30/1997 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780870134753, 978-0870134753
      ISBN10: 0870134752

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Contains annotated translations of works by the 19th century intellectual giant, Nana Asma'u, including 54 poems and prose texts. Asma'u rallied public opinion behind a movement devoted to the revival of Islam in West Africa, and organized a public education system for women.

      Trade Review
      '...fluently and readably translated... herculean, with additional aids being provided through glossaries of terms, place names... extensive bibliography and six maps....a major contribution...' - Graham Furniss, School of Oriental and African studies, University of London

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