Islamization from Below: The Making of Muslim Communities in Rural French Sudan, 1880-1960 - Paperback

by Brian J. Peterson (Author)

The colonial era in Africa, spanning less than a century, ushered in a more rapid expansion of Islam than at any time during the previous thousand years. In this groundbreaking historical investigation, Brian J. Peterson considers for the first time ho

Author Biography

Brian J. Peterson is assistant professor of history, Union College. He lives in New York City.