"First French Edition 2012." Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Translator's preface / by Christopher Wise -- Preface / by J.M.G. Le Clezio -- Introduction -- Arrival at Timbuktu -- The founding of Timbuktu -- Scholarship at the heart of the Songhay Empire -- The birth of the empire -- The convergence of trade and knowledge -- The force of the law -- The Tarikh al-Fattash -- Excerpt from the Tarikh al-Sudan -- Questions for Egyptian scholars -- A contribution from Mohamed Hamady, Studies of manuscripts on fatwas and nazilas -- Principles of governance -- The Mande charter, a contribution from Cheikh Hamidou Kane -- On sound principles of governance, a contribution from Saad Traore -- The property question -- Medicine -- From a manuscript: the treatment of illnesses -- Contribution from Floreal Sanagustin -- The power of the scholars -- The manufacturing of knowledge -- Specific characteristics of the manuscripts of Timbuktu -- Alexander at Timbuktu, a contribution from Georges Bohas -- Oblivion: myths and prejudices -- A contribution from Doulaye Konate -- A contribution from Mahmoud Zouber -- A family library at Timbuktu -- Conclusion -- Afterword / by Souleyman Bachir Diagne -- Appendixes: inventory of "Timbuktu histories."
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.