Review:
'Dhow Culture of the Indian Ocean is the best history to date of the Western Indian Ocean and its network of international relations, and exchange of commodities, ideas, technology and people. A consummate historian and writer, Sheriff succeeds wonderfully in rendering a complex history comprehensible. An extremely valuable work for all interested in maritime, global and African history.' --Gwyn Campbell, Professor of History, Director, Indian Ocean World Center, McGill University
'Dhow Culture of the Indian Ocean is that rare global history which is also a satisfyingly thick social history firmly anchored to a sense of place. Professor Sheriff takes us from the cyclical monsoons and the shuttling dhows, through trade, slavery and intermarriage, to the historical creation of truly cosmopolitan societies in East Africa, Arabia and India.' --Professor Engseng Ho, Duke University
'Sheriff is widely acknowledged to be the great authority on dhows and their role in the Indian Ocean. This book has been long awaited, and it fully meets out expectations. ... It is a work of impeccable scholarship and erudition. ... a fascinating account of the history of the Indian Ocean and the role of the dhow in creating the ties that made this arguably an 'integrated world'.' --Professor Michael Pearson, University of Sydney
From the Author:
Professor Abdul Sheriff is the Director of the Zanzibar Indian Ocean Research Institute and the author of three key books on the history of maritime East Africa.
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