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Some five hundred years ago, the Askiya Muhammad founded the Songhay Dynasty of the Askiyas, which flourished for more than a century in Sahelian West Africa. The Askiya Muhammad administered his kingdom from Gao, Mali, although many of his most loyal followers were located in Timbuktu, Mali. The Timbuktu based scribe al hajj Mahmud Kati was a close friend of the Askiya Muhammad, who accompanied the famous Songhay leader during his pilgrimage to Mecca. The Tarikh al fattash is an eyewitness account of the rise and fall of the Songhay Empire, told from Katis perspective as a key participant in many of the most important events in the era of the Askiyas. Wises The Timbuktu Chronicles, 14931599 is a translation of the Octave Houdas and Maurice Delafosse s rendition of the Tarikh al fattash, which was compiled from three versions of the text that surfaced in the early twentieth century, and that were edited by Houdas and Delafosse in 1913. It includes a new introduction by Wise, as well as the original introduction and scholarly notes of Houdas and Delafosse. Although long valued as the most important historical document of the medieval period, Katis chronicle is also a literary achievement that is comparable to the writings of figures like Chaucer, Rabelais, and Montaigne. Wises introduction and study questions accompanying this translation provide contextualizing information for the nonspecialist. The Tarikh al fattash is essential reading for all students of African literature and history.
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The illustrations in the Tarikh al-Fattash edition are stunning! It makes the reading experience so much better. I appreciate how the book dives deep into the historical context. Perfect for my collection!
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Fatima Ali
Beautifully illustrated and informative
The illustrations in the Tarikh al-Fattash edition are stunning! It makes the reading experience so much better. I appreciate how the book dives deep into the historical context. Perfect for my collection!
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David Chen
Interesting, but a bit dense
I found Timbuktu's Chronicles to have valuable insights into history, but sometimes it felt a bit heavy to get through. The details are rich, which is great, but I had to take breaks between chapters. Still worth a read if you're into historical texts!
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David Chen
Interesting, but a bit dense
I found Timbuktu's Chronicles to have valuable insights into history, but sometimes it felt a bit heavy to get through. The details are rich, which is great, but I had to take breaks between chapters. Still worth a read if you're into historical texts!
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Liam O'Reilly
Not what I expected at all
I ordered the Chronicles thinking it would be a lighter read, but it's very academic. I struggled a bit with some of the terminology, which isn't ideal for casual readers. I think I will keep it for reference though!
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