Curious about the shortest war in history? Explore the fascinating Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, which lasted just 38 minutes. Read now to uncover the true story.

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

There are some fifty mosques in the old stone town of Zanzibar, which has a population of about 18,000. Sheriff contends that because mosques are social and traditional centers, it is possible to ...

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 ...

On a visit to Lamu Island many years ago, I was shown a magnificent building, filled with museum-quality furniture, which is locally known as the “Liwali House”.It was once the official residence of ...

Here are unique points about the unique island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania ...