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  • Mansa Musa and Timbuktu: A Fascinating History from Beginning to End

  • By: World Changing History
  • Narrated by: Darseaux James
  • Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (233 ratings)

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Mansa Musa and Timbuktu: A Fascinating History from Beginning to End

By: World Changing History
Narrated by: Darseaux James
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If you want to learn the fascinating life of Mansa Musa and Timbuktu then keep reading...

On the West coast of Africa there once, the Mali empire in its Golden Age was once bigger than the entirety of Western Europe put together, made possible by the efforts of one man Mansa Musa the Sultan of Mali.

He was the richest man to have ever lived, worth 400 billion dollars in today's terms, his gold mines supplied the British Empire and the rest of the European Empires for 800 years, despite the dry desolate environment of Mali he founded the greatest center of learning in all of world Timbuktu, his great holy pilgrimage to Mecca was the greatest the world had seen 60,000 pilgrims joined him as he traveled causing inflation of the local currencies of the lands he went through from all the gold he spent.

He was one of the most legendary Africa Kings Mansa Musa of all time,who changed the world forever his legacy is still felt today.

In Mansa Musa and Timbuktu: A Fascinating History from Beginning to End you will discover topics such as:

  • History of Mali
  • Mansa Musa the Great Sultan
  • Trade In Mansa Musas Empire
  • The Greatest Hajj In History
  • Timbuktu the Learning Center of World
  • Present Day Mali
  • Legacy of Mansa Musa
  • And Much Much More!

Buy now to begin listening about this fascinating man that made history!

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Mansa

Very well explained, thank you for sharing this with us, I am so glad you shared this information with me.

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What my people should learn in all schools

I’m glad to have the privilege to enjoy your book ,this is a book that all of my grandchildren and family will hear about . I’m 74 years old and I didn’t know anything about Mansa Musea and Timbuktu.

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Good overall info

I likes the book. I thought there would be more in-depth information about him. But the how he achieved his wealth was well written.

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Awesome and easy educational read

If you are a history buff you will love this book. This book provides geographical location as well as family lineages. This book was fascinating and very educational.

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Mythical Proportions of a Man and his Kingdom

Great historical accounting of a black King, his wealth and kingdom of mythical proportions.

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Great Information

I enjoyed learning about Mansa Musa...well done!
I am looking forward to more like it.

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Interesting

I’m interested in learning more this has open my mind even more! I look forward to the next production. Thanks for the information.

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Intriguing

I love the precise and concentrated perspective on the history and his prominence. Awesome history!

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Very important Black American & African History!

Black people should be taught about this history as it connects to the beginning of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade.

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Getting a true Historical Perspective

It was a struggle in the beginning but was very informative and good understanding by the end of the book.

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