Reviews

[Farias's] method is broadly inclusive in all its aspects, and effectively anticipates just about any question a reader might bring to it. David Henige, History in Africa This book is unquestionably a masterpiece... This study is unique and its value and stature will surely grow and achieve a classic status in the years ahead. Harry T. Norris, Libyan Studies [This] superb book ... illustrates wonderfully the multiplicity and the depth of Dr. Moraes Farias's talents, his erudition and his rigour. Abdel Wedoud Ould Cheikh, Journal of African History This book is the brilliant achievement of over 30 years meticulous scholarship. It is carefully edited and contains Arabic transcriptions and English translations of 250 inscriptions, most of which are reproduced as plates and/or line drawings and have never been published before. Richard Kuba, Journal of African Archaeology