Historical dictionary of the Berbers (Imazighen)
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Bibliographic Information
Historical dictionary of the Berbers (Imazighen)
（Historical dictionaries of people and cultures）
Rowman & Littlefield, c2017
2nd ed
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- Other Title
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Berbers (Imazighen)
Available at 1 libraries
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Library, Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization図
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Note
Other title from p. [ii]
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-426)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Berbers, also known as Imazighen, are the ancient inhabitants of North Africa, but rarely have they formed an actual kingdom or separate nation state. Ranging anywhere between 15-50 million, depending on how they are classified, the Berbers have influenced the culture and religion of Roman North Africa and played key roles in the spread of Islam and its culture in North Africa, Spain, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Taken together, these dynamics have over time converted to redefine the field of Berber identity and its socio-political representations and symbols, making it an even more important issue in the 21st century.
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Berbers contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, places, events, institutions, and aspects of culture, society, economy, and politics. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Berbers.
Table of Contents
Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)
Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
The DICTIONARY
Appendix A: Ruling Chronologies of Berber (Amazigh) Dynasties
Appendix B: Maps
Appendix C: Berber (Tifinagh) Alphabet
Appendix D: Calendar months of the Ait Atta of Southern Morocco, 1994-1995
Appendix E: Divisions of the Day, Night, Week, and Year
Appendix F: Week Days in Tamazight developed by the Academie Berbere
Appendix G: Prayer Names in Tamazight in Ahaggar, Mzab, Ghadames, Ghat, Gourara, Souss, Ouargla, and Tafilalet.
Appendix H: List of Some Known Amazigh Deities
Appendix I: List of Amazigh Numerals
Appendix J: Names of Hand Parts in Tamazight (Ait Atta)
Appendix K: Music and Culture Festivals and Films
Bibliography
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