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- ⌁Designed by Amazigh Shop
- ⌁ASIN: B0DWMYFRVR
- ⌁Print Length: 241 pages
- ⌁Publication date: February 9, 2025
- ⌁Dimensions: 5 x 0.55 x 8 inches
- ⌁ISBN-13: 979-8310030152
- ⌁Title: The History of Amazigh: Roots, Cultures and Change (The Amazigh Series: History, Culture, and Legacy)
- ⌁Gift wrapping available
Title: The History of Amazigh: Roots, Cultures and Change (The Amazigh Series: History, Culture, and Legacy)
Author: Rayan Darcy
Language: English
Print Length: 241 pages
Publication Date: February 9, 2025
Dimensions: 5 x 0.55 x 8 inches
ISBN-13: 979-8310030152
ASIN: B0DWMYFRVR
Front Cover Design
The lower portion of the cover introduces a photographic coastal scene dominated by blue sky and sea. Dark silhouetted statues and figures rise against the bright background, creating a visual transition from the graphic Amazigh colors above to a historical, place-centered atmosphere below. Torn-edge white borders separate the major visual sections and give the composition a layered appearance.
Back Cover Design
The Amazigh Historical Scope
Kingdoms and Political Power
Several major historical powers form part of the book’s account. Numidia and Mauretania appear alongside the Almoravids and the Almohads, showing how Amazigh communities participated in the formation of influential states and empires. These names place Amazigh History within a broad North African and Mediterranean setting rather than treating it as an isolated cultural story.
Resistance, Wars and Queen Dihya
Across North Africa and Beyond
The geographical range extends from Amazigh tribes of the Atlas Mountains to communities associated with the Mediterranean coast and the Sahara Desert. The Canary Islands are also included in the book’s stated geographical scope. This breadth gives the reader a view of Amazigh Culture across distinct landscapes and societies rather than through a single regional experience.
Change, Arabization and Colonization
Change is a defining theme of the book. Arabization and colonization are examined as forces that reshaped North Africa over time, while Amazigh identity continued despite profound political and cultural transformation. The discussion therefore connects earlier eras of conquest and empire with later pressures affecting language, recognition, and cultural continuity.
Modern Amazigh Identity
The modern period brings the historical narrative toward contemporary questions. The book addresses struggles for recognition and efforts to preserve Amazigh language and cultural heritage, linking the past with present concerns about identity. This creates a continuous line between ancient communities, changing political structures, and the place of Amazigh people in North Africa today and in the future.
History, Culture and Legacy
Reading and Reference Value
Physical Format and Identification
The book measures 5 x 0.55 x 8 inches and was published on February 9, 2025. It carries ISBN-13 979-8310030152 and ASIN B0DWMYFRVR, providing clear bibliographic identification for readers adding this specific title to a personal history or Amazigh studies collection.
Care
Keep the book in a dry indoor location and protect it from excessive moisture and prolonged direct sunlight. Handle the pages and cover with clean, dry hands and store the book upright or flat in a stable position when it is not being read.