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This study is an attempt to examine in a wider perspective the history of Jama'a emirate in the period Circa 1800-1903. This was a great task as the area is multi-ethnic and multi-religious in nature. Beside that, the research was conducted in the context of historical geography and the pre-existing socio-political and economic conditions of the area under study. In so doing, attempts were made to focus on political issues that influenced changes in Jama'a emirate in the nineteenth century. Colonial historiography deliberately ignored certain fundamental issues of the pre-colonial period that...

This book originated from papers presented at an international Conference organised by Arewa House, Centre for Historical Documentation & Research of Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Abuja. Held on March 7th 2007 to kick start a major project on the preservation, digitization, procurement and conservation of the rich Nigerian ancient Arabic/Ajami manuscripts Heritage for the development of new knowledge. A recent survey conducted by Dr. Angel Batiste of the Library of Congress Washington DC in 2007 has proved beyond reasonable doubt of the...