The History of Amazigh: Roots, Cultures and Change - Brossura

Darcy, Rayan

Brossura

ISBN 13: 9798310030152

Casa editrice: Independently published, 2025

Riassunto

For thousands of years, the Amazigh people—North Africa’s indigenous inhabitants—have shaped the region’s history, culture, and identity. From ancient times, they built thriving communities, resisted invasions, and established powerful empires like Numidia, Mauretania, Almoravids and the Almohads. They stood against Carthage, Rome, Byzantium, and the Arab conquests, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and adaptation. This book explores their origins, their diverse societies, and the wars that defined their fate, including the legendary battles of Queen Dihya and the Great Amazigh Revolt against the Umayyads.

We will also explore the diversity of Amazigh tribes, from those living in the Atlas Mountains to those along the Mediterranean coast, the Sahara Desert, and even the Canary Islands. Over time, Arabization and colonization reshaped the region, but the Amazigh identity persisted. This book delves into their transformation in the modern era, their struggles for recognition, and the efforts to preserve their language and cultural heritage today. Through history and identity, it uncovers the enduring legacy of the Amazigh and their place in North Africa’s past and future.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Independently published
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798310030152
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 241
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