{"title":"Michael Gomez","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our carefully curated selection of works by Michael Gomez, a distinguished voice in the field of history, particularly known for his insightful exploration into the African experience. Gomez's engaging narratives delve deeply into the historical and military landscapes of Africa, offering readers a profound understanding of the continent's past and its enduring impact on the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eAfrican Dominion\u003c\/em\u003e, a meticulously researched account that sheds light on the complex histories and societies of West Africa. Through his writings, Gomez eloquently highlights the indigenous cultures, political movements, and historical figures that have shaped Africa's vast and diverse heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a newcomer eager to expand your knowledge, Michael Gomez's collection is an invaluable resource. His works not only illuminate the past but also encourage thoughtful reflection on the present, making them a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Africa’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the depths of African history with Michael Gomez and discover a world of knowledge and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"african-dominion-by-michael-gomez-9780691177427","title":"African Dominion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking history that puts early and medieval West Africa in a global context. Pick up almost any book on early and medieval world history and empire, and where do you find West Africa? On the periphery. This pioneering book, the first on this period of the region's history in a generation, tells a different story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterweaving political and social history and drawing on a rich array of sources, including Arabic manuscripts, oral histories, and recent archaeological findings, Michael Gomez unveils a new vision of how categories of ethnicity, race, gender, and caste emerged in Africa and in global history more generally. Scholars have long held that such distinctions arose during the colonial period, but Gomez shows they developed much earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the Savannah and Sahel region, Gomez traces the exchange of ideas and influences with North Africa and the Central Islamic Lands by way of merchants, scholars, and pilgrims. Islam's growth in West Africa, in tandem with intensifying commerce that included slaves, resulted in a series of political experiments unique to the region, culminating in the rise of empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA major preoccupation was the question of who could be legally enslaved, which together with other factors led to the construction of new ideas about ethnicity, race, gender, and caste—long before colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTelling a radically new story about early Africa in global history, \u003cem\u003eAfrican Dominion\u003c\/em\u003e is set to be the standard work on the subject for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848261718252,"sku":"9780691177427","price":187.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a598dab9b429d2cacab18f7d67804376.jpg?v=1759012622"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michael-gomez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}