Author: Virginia Luling
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This eagerly awaited, major new study, looks at an African town through 150 years from the mid-19th century when it was an independent small city-state. Afgooye in southern Somalia is a complex community made up of different groups who established a common polity. Their institutions have endured through colonialism and independence, and remain relevant in the modern world. The book is arranged theoretically, describing different aspects of the life and traditional politics of the community. These topics are brought together in the concluding analysis of Afgooye's most famous institution, the annual Stick Fight and the larger festival of which it is part. The author writes with elegance and subtlety, providing detailed descriptions of the history and social context of the Geledi.
Somali Sultanate
Author: Virginia Luling
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This eagerly awaited, major new study, looks at an African town through 150 years from the mid-19th century when it was an independent small city-state. Afgooye in southern Somalia is a complex community made up of different groups who established a common polity. Their institutions have endured through colonialism and independence, and remain relevant in the modern world. The book is arranged theoretically, describing different aspects of the life and traditional politics of the community. These topics are brought together in the concluding analysis of Afgooye's most famous institution, the annual Stick Fight and the larger festival of which it is part. The author writes with elegance and subtlety, providing detailed descriptions of the history and social context of the Geledi.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This eagerly awaited, major new study, looks at an African town through 150 years from the mid-19th century when it was an independent small city-state. Afgooye in southern Somalia is a complex community made up of different groups who established a common polity. Their institutions have endured through colonialism and independence, and remain relevant in the modern world. The book is arranged theoretically, describing different aspects of the life and traditional politics of the community. These topics are brought together in the concluding analysis of Afgooye's most famous institution, the annual Stick Fight and the larger festival of which it is part. The author writes with elegance and subtlety, providing detailed descriptions of the history and social context of the Geledi.
Making Sense of Somali History
Author: Abdullahi, Abdurahman
Publisher: Adonis and Abbey Publishers
ISBN: 1909112798
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
In the last three decades, Somalia has been associated with such horrible terms as 'state collapse', 'civil wars', 'foreign intervention', 'warlordism', 'famine', 'piracy' and 'terrorism'. This depiction was in contradiction to its earlier images as the cradle of the human race, the kernel of ancient civilizations, the land of Punt, a homogeneous nation-state and the first democratic state in Africa. So how did things fall apart in the country? This Volume 1 of a two-volume narrative, Dr. Abdullahi explores the history of the people of Somali peninsula since ancient times, the advent of Islam and colonialism, the rise and fall of Somali nationalism and the perspectives of the Somali state collapse. The book uses a unique thematic approach and analysis to make sense of Somali history by emphasizing the responsibility of Somali political elites in creating and perpetuating the disastrous conditions in their country.
Publisher: Adonis and Abbey Publishers
ISBN: 1909112798
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
In the last three decades, Somalia has been associated with such horrible terms as 'state collapse', 'civil wars', 'foreign intervention', 'warlordism', 'famine', 'piracy' and 'terrorism'. This depiction was in contradiction to its earlier images as the cradle of the human race, the kernel of ancient civilizations, the land of Punt, a homogeneous nation-state and the first democratic state in Africa. So how did things fall apart in the country? This Volume 1 of a two-volume narrative, Dr. Abdullahi explores the history of the people of Somali peninsula since ancient times, the advent of Islam and colonialism, the rise and fall of Somali nationalism and the perspectives of the Somali state collapse. The book uses a unique thematic approach and analysis to make sense of Somali history by emphasizing the responsibility of Somali political elites in creating and perpetuating the disastrous conditions in their country.
The Ethiopian-Adal War 1529-1543
Author: Jeffrey M. Shaw
Publisher: Retinue to Regiment
ISBN: 9781914059681
Category : Djibouti
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The Ethiopian-Adal War brings primary source material from the sixteenth century to contemporary readers. Arab, Portuguese, and Ethiopian sources bring this conflict to life.
Publisher: Retinue to Regiment
ISBN: 9781914059681
Category : Djibouti
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The Ethiopian-Adal War brings primary source material from the sixteenth century to contemporary readers. Arab, Portuguese, and Ethiopian sources bring this conflict to life.
The Leopard Princess
Author: M. O. Hadji
Publisher: Mao Books
ISBN: 9780993073304
Category : Children's stories, Somali
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
In a forgotten time, a young Somali girl by the name of Shabelle seeks to carve out her own destiny as she adventures through the jungles and palm-beaches of the powerful Sultanate of Mogadishu. When the ruling dynasty abandons the famed city of gold-traders to a malicious dark force from the sea, Shabelle with the help of a brave knight named Alamagan must rally the people of the Sultanate and defend the ancient city.
Publisher: Mao Books
ISBN: 9780993073304
Category : Children's stories, Somali
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
In a forgotten time, a young Somali girl by the name of Shabelle seeks to carve out her own destiny as she adventures through the jungles and palm-beaches of the powerful Sultanate of Mogadishu. When the ruling dynasty abandons the famed city of gold-traders to a malicious dark force from the sea, Shabelle with the help of a brave knight named Alamagan must rally the people of the Sultanate and defend the ancient city.
The Mad Mullah of Somaliland
Author: Douglas James Jardine
Publisher: London : H. Jenkins
ISBN:
Category : British
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Sayyīd Muhammad `Abd Allāh al-Hasan (Somali: Sayid Maxamed Cabdille Xasan or Sayyid Mahammad Abdille Hasan), (April 7, 1856, in northern Somalia - December 21, 1920 in Imi, Ogaden) was a Somali religious and nationalist leader. Referred to as the Mad Mullah by the British, he led an armed resistance in Somalia for a period of over 20 years against British, Italian, and Ethiopian forces. The author of this book was Secretary to the Administration, Somaliland, 1916-21.
Publisher: London : H. Jenkins
ISBN:
Category : British
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Sayyīd Muhammad `Abd Allāh al-Hasan (Somali: Sayid Maxamed Cabdille Xasan or Sayyid Mahammad Abdille Hasan), (April 7, 1856, in northern Somalia - December 21, 1920 in Imi, Ogaden) was a Somali religious and nationalist leader. Referred to as the Mad Mullah by the British, he led an armed resistance in Somalia for a period of over 20 years against British, Italian, and Ethiopian forces. The author of this book was Secretary to the Administration, Somaliland, 1916-21.
The History of Somalia
Author: Raphael Chijioke Njoku
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
This book vividly depicts Somalia from its pre-colonial period to the present day, documenting the tumultuous history of a nation that has faced many challenges. Somalia is a nation with a history that stretches back more than ten millennia to the beginnings of human civilization. This book provides sweeping coverage of Somalia's history ranging from the earliest times to its modern-day status as a country of ten million inhabitants, providing a unique social-scientific treatment of the nation's key issues across ethnic and regional boundaries. The book addresses not only Somali sociocultural and political history but also covers Somalia's administration and economy, secessionist movements, civil and regional wars, and examines the dynamics of state collapse, democratization, terrorism, and piracy in contemporary times. The author details the extremely rich history of the Somali people and their customs while documenting past history, enabling readers to make meaning out of the country's ongoing crisis.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
This book vividly depicts Somalia from its pre-colonial period to the present day, documenting the tumultuous history of a nation that has faced many challenges. Somalia is a nation with a history that stretches back more than ten millennia to the beginnings of human civilization. This book provides sweeping coverage of Somalia's history ranging from the earliest times to its modern-day status as a country of ten million inhabitants, providing a unique social-scientific treatment of the nation's key issues across ethnic and regional boundaries. The book addresses not only Somali sociocultural and political history but also covers Somalia's administration and economy, secessionist movements, civil and regional wars, and examines the dynamics of state collapse, democratization, terrorism, and piracy in contemporary times. The author details the extremely rich history of the Somali people and their customs while documenting past history, enabling readers to make meaning out of the country's ongoing crisis.
Historical Dictionary of Somalia
Author: Mohamed Haji Mukhtar
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810866048
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Despite advances in modern communication and the proliferation of information, there remain areas of the world about which little is known. One such place is Somalia. The informed public is aware of a political meltdown and consequent chaos there, but few comprehend the causes of this tragic crisis. This new edition covers Somalia's origin, history, culture, and language, as well as current economic and political issues. The alphabetical arrangement of this Dictionary, with a complete chronology, list of acronyms, and in-depth bibliography provide useful information about the country in a convenient format. A vital addition to reference collections supporting undergraduate and graduate programs on Africa and the Middle East, international relations, and economics- a useful fact-filled compendium for government and public libraries, NGO's, and other special libraries
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810866048
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Despite advances in modern communication and the proliferation of information, there remain areas of the world about which little is known. One such place is Somalia. The informed public is aware of a political meltdown and consequent chaos there, but few comprehend the causes of this tragic crisis. This new edition covers Somalia's origin, history, culture, and language, as well as current economic and political issues. The alphabetical arrangement of this Dictionary, with a complete chronology, list of acronyms, and in-depth bibliography provide useful information about the country in a convenient format. A vital addition to reference collections supporting undergraduate and graduate programs on Africa and the Middle East, international relations, and economics- a useful fact-filled compendium for government and public libraries, NGO's, and other special libraries
Somalia
Author: David D. Laitin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In this introduction to Somalia and the Somali people, the authors examine the important events, themes & influences of the past in order to explain the complexities of the politics, society, culture, & economy of contemporary Somalia.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In this introduction to Somalia and the Somali people, the authors examine the important events, themes & influences of the past in order to explain the complexities of the politics, society, culture, & economy of contemporary Somalia.
Peoples of the Horn of Africa
Author: I. M. Lewis
Publisher: Red Sea Press(NJ)
ISBN: 9781569021057
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This book has, from its first publication, been an essential reference tool for research of any aspect of society, history and culture in this part of Africa. Originally published in 1955 as part of the International African Institute's landmark Ethnographic Survey of Africa series, it was reprinted in 1969 with a new bibliography. This new edition contains further supplemental and previously unpublished material based on Professor Lewis' later field research on land-holding systems in the Somali reverine regions.
Publisher: Red Sea Press(NJ)
ISBN: 9781569021057
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This book has, from its first publication, been an essential reference tool for research of any aspect of society, history and culture in this part of Africa. Originally published in 1955 as part of the International African Institute's landmark Ethnographic Survey of Africa series, it was reprinted in 1969 with a new bibliography. This new edition contains further supplemental and previously unpublished material based on Professor Lewis' later field research on land-holding systems in the Somali reverine regions.
THE ISLAMIC MOVEMENT IN SOMALIA
Author: Abdurahman M. Abdullahi (Baadiyow)
Publisher: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 1912234033
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
There is very little scholarship on the history of political Islam in Somalia that takes seriously both historical forces as well as the very ideas and internal organization of the Islamic movements. This book reconstructs the history of modern and moderate Islamic movement in Somalia. It covers 50 years of turbulent Somali history, in which civilian governments, military dictatorships, armed opposition factions, and Islamic movements were interacting and shaping the Somali history. It divides Islamic development in Somalia into four historical periods: the Islamic revival (1800-1950), the Islamic consciousness ( 1950-1967), the Islamic awakening (1967-1978) and the Islamic movements (1978-2000).The book provides a detailed and empirically rich narrative of the Islah Movement as a case study which has influenced and made an impact on other Islamist organizations in recent decades. The author provides an insider's view of the Islamic Movement being one of the leaders of Islah.
Publisher: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 1912234033
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
There is very little scholarship on the history of political Islam in Somalia that takes seriously both historical forces as well as the very ideas and internal organization of the Islamic movements. This book reconstructs the history of modern and moderate Islamic movement in Somalia. It covers 50 years of turbulent Somali history, in which civilian governments, military dictatorships, armed opposition factions, and Islamic movements were interacting and shaping the Somali history. It divides Islamic development in Somalia into four historical periods: the Islamic revival (1800-1950), the Islamic consciousness ( 1950-1967), the Islamic awakening (1967-1978) and the Islamic movements (1978-2000).The book provides a detailed and empirically rich narrative of the Islah Movement as a case study which has influenced and made an impact on other Islamist organizations in recent decades. The author provides an insider's view of the Islamic Movement being one of the leaders of Islah.