Slaves And Slavery In Africa: The Servile Estat... May 2026

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

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Slaves and Slavery in Africa (Slaves & Slavery in Muslim Africa) The text distinguishes the "servile estate" in Africa

About the Author. JOHN RALPH WILLIS Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies Princeton University. Amazon.com Where to Find It : Hardcover and paperback

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

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