This book compares the relatively peaceful relationship between the Berbers and the Moroccan state with the violent relationship between the Kurds and the Turkish state.

The country of Morocco is a unique part of Africa with beautiful architecture, ancient history, and an exotic flair. This book describes Morocco’s rich history, examines how the country has evolved, and explores what its people and customs are like today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Black Morocco: A History of Slavery, Race, and Islam chronicles the experiences, identity and achievements of enslaved black people in Morocco from the sixteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century. Chouki El Hamel argues that we cannot rely solely on Islamic ideology as the key to explain social relations and particularly the history of black slavery in the Muslim world, for this viewpoint yields an inaccurate historical record of the people, institutions and social practices of slavery in Northwest Africa. El Hamel focuses on black Moroccans' collective experience beginning with their enslavement to serve as the loyal army of the Sultan Isma'il. By the time the Sultan died in 1727, they had become a political force, making and unmaking rulers well into the nineteenth century. The emphasis on the political history of the black army is augmented by a close examination of the continuity of black Moroccan identity through the musical and cultural practices of the Gnawa.

Are you looking for an empty ruled A5 6x9 notebook with a travel holiday cover for a special person? Then this vacation journal is perfect as a gift for family and relatives who love traveling. The Variety pocketbook is lined and should not be missed on any occasion and is an ideal present for Father's Day for the dad as well for Mother's Day for the mother. Stylishly, it accompanies you through the day. It lies well in the hand and is a visual highlight for the sister or brother with a stylish motif. The notebook is also ideal as a diary, travel diary, notebook, textbook, homework book, for creative writing, for poetry slams, as well as for sketches and drawings. Just great, especially for students to study at school or as a gift for a friend and girlfriend. This book with the unique motif is the perfect present for a birthday, Christmas, Nicholas, Easter, wedding, or as a nice Valentine's Day gesture.