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Investigates Muslim politics and society in 19th-century West Africa. This book presents a study that revises late-19th-century colonialist assumptions about a West African Muslim social movement. Using indigenous Arabic manuscripts, travel narratives, and oral materials, it assesses the meaning of a series of revolts against Islamic authority.

Table of Contents

Preface
Note on Orthography
Introduction

1. Umar's Jihad and the First Crisis at Nioro
2. The Umarian Consolidation in Karta
3. Amadu Sheku and the Second Crisis at Nioro
4. French Expansion and the Third Crisis at Nioro
5. The End of the Umarian Era in Karta

Conclusion
Appendix: Cast of Principal Characters
Notes
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: 22/10/1996
      ISBN13: 9780253330888, 978-0253330888
      ISBN10: 0253330882
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      African history Islam

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Investigates Muslim politics and society in 19th-century West Africa. This book presents a study that revises late-19th-century colonialist assumptions about a West African Muslim social movement. Using indigenous Arabic manuscripts, travel narratives, and oral materials, it assesses the meaning of a series of revolts against Islamic authority.

      Table of Contents

      Preface
      Note on Orthography
      Introduction

      1. Umar's Jihad and the First Crisis at Nioro
      2. The Umarian Consolidation in Karta
      3. Amadu Sheku and the Second Crisis at Nioro
      4. French Expansion and the Third Crisis at Nioro
      5. The End of the Umarian Era in Karta

      Conclusion
      Appendix: Cast of Principal Characters
      Notes
      Bibliography
      Index

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