The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts
by:
Joshua Hammer
in:
African History
Summary:
The book chronicles the efforts of Abdel Kader Haidara, a librarian in Mali, who organized a dangerous operation to smuggle hundreds of thousands of ancient Islamic and secular manuscripts out of Timbuktu to protect them from destruction by Al Qaeda-linked jihadists. It details the history of the manuscripts, the rise of Islamic extremism in the region, and the daring rescue mission to preserve invaluable cultural heritage.
Key points:
1. Cultural Preservation: The book stresses the need to protect cultural heritage, especially written manuscripts, as they hold knowledge, history, and identity.
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