num_pages: 188
description: A new light is shed on African women of the Sahel in this book about a brilliantly intelligent 19th century woman-jihadist whose legacy of verse contains political and social commentary.
language: English
title: The Caliph's Sister: Nana Asma'u, 1793-1865, Teacher, Poet and Islamic Leader
titlecomplete: The Caliph's Sister: Nana Asma'u, 1793-1865, Teacher, Poet and Islamic Leader
ratings_count: 12
publisher: Routledge