Matriarchs of the East African coast: Power, Property and the changing status of Women in the Swahili world (1300-1900 CE)

Contenu

Titre

Matriarchs of the East African coast: Power, Property and the changing status of Women in the Swahili world (1300-1900 CE)

Créateur

Samuel, Isaac

Sujet

Vie politique -- Zanzibar

Résumé

Historical traditions of several pre-colonial African societies are awash with stories of titled women who played prominent roles in the continent’s political history, such as the Candaces of ancient Kush and Queen Nzinga’s dynasty in Angola.

Editeur

African History Extra

Date

2025-10-19

uri

https://www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/matriarchs-of-the-east-african-coast

Langue

eng