One of the shortest wars in history which lasted between 38 and 45 minutes was fought in 1896 between the United Kingdom and ...

The world as we know it is changing fast with wars running for years. The Russia-Ukraine War, for example, has been going on for more than 10 years now as the latest phase of the war trudging on for ...

Plates (between pages 210 and 211). Reprint of the 1931 edition. Contents Chapter 13, The Zanzibar-Omani Empire -- The reign of Seyyid Said -- The reign of Seyyid Majid -- The reign of Seyyid Barghash ...

As Zanzibar pops into sight out of the expansive Indian Ocean waters, a visitor bored by the monotony that is the drone and chugging of a marine engine envisions a rich date with history. An initial ...

Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous archipelago located off the coast of Tanzania, is a paradise for those seeking a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. The archipelago's two main islands, ...

Introduction / Abdul Sheriff and Vijayalakshmi Teelock -- Slavery and the Slave Trade in the Indian Ocean / Vijayalakshmi Teelock and Abdul Sheriff -- Emancipation and Post-emancipation in Zanzibar / ...