The Arabs and the Scramble for Africa

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Focusing on the Omani and Arab perspectives, this book explores the European Scramble for Africa and its implications for East Africa. It highlights the historical connections between the Arabian Peninsula and Indian Ocean maritime activities, emphasizing the impact of the nineteenth-century global economy. The narrative delves into the establishment of an ivory trade in the continent's interior and the subsequent interactions between the Omanis, Swahili, and Europeans, providing a nuanced understanding of these intertwined histories.