The Revolt of African Slaves in Iraq in the III-IX Century |
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Author:
| Popovic, Alexandre Gates, Henry Louis |
ISBN: | 978-1-55876-162-9 |
Publication Date: | Oct 1998 |
Publisher: | Markus Wiener Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $44.95USD $44.95 |
Book Description:
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The revolt of African slaves in Iraq from 869 to 883 AD - the revolt of the Zanj - was one of the greatest rebellions in world history and the first major uprising in the history of the African diaspora. In this text Alexandre Popovic offers a study of the revolt and its consequences.
The revolt of African slaves in Iraq from 869 to 883 AD - the revolt of the Zanj - was one of the greatest rebellions in world history and the first major uprising in the history of the African diaspora. In this text Alexandre Popovic offers a study of the revolt and its consequences.