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Archers, musketeers, and mosquitoes: the Moroccan invasion of the Sudan and the Songhay Resistance (1591-1612)
Journal of African history • 22 (4) • Published In 1981 • Pages: 457-475
By: Kaba, Lansiné.
Abstract
This article provides a history of the Moroccan invasion and ultimate collapse of the Songhay empire. The aims of the invasion are explained in terms of the wider Mediterranean economic system and the Moroccan need to secure a supply of gold for trade. The author conveys in detail the military debacles, political infighting, and popular revolts that influenced the final outcome.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2016
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Historian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2016
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 1591-1612
- Coverage Place
- Mali and western Niger (middle Niger River region)
- Notes
- By Lansiné Kaba
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 63005723
- LCSH
- Songhai (African people)