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Slaves and Slavery in Africa (Slaves & Slavery in Muslim Africa)

is an academic collection edited by John Ralph Willis , a Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. First published in 1985–1986, this 212-page volume explores the historical and social complexities of slavery specifically within Islamic Africa. Core Themes and Content

: Assessing the long-term impact of Islamic slavery on contemporary African and Near Eastern societies. Key Perspectives Slaves and Slavery in Africa: The Servile Estat...

: Examining the origins, composition, and ideology of enslavement in Muslim societies.

Slaves and Slavery in Africa: Volume Two: The Servile Estate Slaves and Slavery in Africa (Slaves & Slavery

The work is a compilation of essays originating from a 1977 conference at Princeton University titled "Islamic Africa: Slavery and Related Institutions". It focuses on four primary themes:

The text distinguishes the "servile estate" in Africa from other forms of slavery by highlighting its unique integration into the economic and social fabric. Slaves were often seen as a form of currency or "entourage" for notables, sustaining key industries like spice plantations along the East African coast. Unlike some other historical models, these essays emphasize that Islamic beliefs sometimes dictated that enslaved people be viewed as human beings with specific rights, rather than purely as moveable property. Where to Find It Key Perspectives : Examining the origins, composition, and

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