{"product_id":"the-songhai-empire-brooke-bonham-9798265970879","title":"The Songhai Empire: A Quick Read","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Songhai Empire: A Quick Read\u003c\/i\u003e is a concise and accessible book designed to introduce young readers to the history of one of West Africa's greatest empires. The book features short, easy-to-read articles on a wide range of topics, including the empire's geography, government, culture, daily life, religion, social classes, food, education, arts, clothing, technology, trade, military, and literature. It also explores the lives of men and women in Songhai society and the empire's founding and development, from Gao and the Za dynasty to the rise of Sunni Ali Ber and Askia Muhammad Ture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers major events such as the capture of Timbuktu and Djenné, wars against neighboring states, the Moroccan invasion, and the eventual fragmentation of the empire. Each article provides clear explanations and engaging details to help readers understand key moments in Songhai history. This quick read is ideal for sparking curiosity and encouraging further exploration of West African history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brooke Bonham,Allison Bonham,Academic Links\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798265970879\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Brooke Bonham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997139382527,"sku":"9798265970879","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-songhai-empire-brooke-bonham-9798265970879","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}