Sir Ali bin Salim and the making of Mombasa / Judy Aldrick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aldrick, J. (Judy), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ali bin Salim, Sir, 1870-1940.

Ali bin Salim.

Governors--Kenya--Mombasa.

Governors.

Mombasa (Kenya)--History.

Mombasa (Kenya).

Kenya--Mombasa.

Genre:

History.

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xiv, 176 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits ; 21 cm

Other Title:

Making of Mombasa

Place of Publication:

Naivasha, Kenya : Old Africa Books, [2018]

Summary:

"Sir Ali bin Salim (c1870-1940) was the product of illustrious forbears. He was a member of the Al Busaidi clan - the powerful family from Oman, who ruled over much of East Africa during the 19th century. His father, Salim bin Khalfan, served as Liwali or Governor of Mombasa during the introduction of British colonial rule. Sir Ali carried on the role into the 20th century. The influence of father and son on the coast of Kenya continued for a period of over fifty years. As chief representatives for the Sultan of Zanzibar, both father and son trod a difficult path working with the British, and their administration, while providing continuity and leadership for the people of the coast. This is the story of how the two men navigated their way through turbulent times to emerge on the winning side and achieve great wealth and power. Together their foresight and generosity helped make Mombasa the dominant port city of the region it is today. After the death of his father, Sir Ali rose to greater prominence becoming the most famous coastal leader of the age." --Back cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789966757463

9966757465

OCLC:

1133258735