About Bundu
Bundu was a unique precolonial Islamic state in West Africa, emerging during the jihads of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It distinguished itself through a pragmatic policy, unlike the fundamentalist, theocratic states in the region.
Historical significance
- Location in the upper Senegal region with access to the upper Gambia
- Played an important role in regional trade and production
- Responded quickly to the influence of European trade
Extensive research
Dr. Gomez has written the first complete history of Bundu based on diverse sources – oral and written, in Arabic, English, and French. He analyzes the establishment and growth of the Islamic state, with special attention to the relationship between Islamic thought and state policy, and the response to militant Islam in the early nineteenth century.
Availability and reliability
This valuable teaching tool is suitable for education, research, and self-study on Islamic West African history. Intertaal is the reliable supplier that guarantees fast delivery.