A 1670 French Edition Top — Le Maroc Saharien Des Origines

The most critical section for legal historians. The book transcribes (in French translation) the treaties between the Saadian Sultans (especially Ahmed Al-Mansour, reigned 1578–1603) and the nomadic tribes. It demonstrates the pyramidal system:

By 1670, this system was so entrenched that the Sahara was legally indistinguishable from Tangier or Fes under Moroccan public law. le maroc saharien des origines a 1670 french edition top


The mass-market reprints always exclude the appendices. The original French edition includes: The most critical section for legal historians

Title: Le Maroc Saharien des origines à 1670 Author: Jacques-Meunié, Dj. (Dj. Jacques-Meunié) Format: Paperback / Hardcover (Specify based on actual inventory) Language: French Publisher: Librairie C. Klincksieck (Typical publisher for this academic work) Publication Year: 1982 (Standard edition) By 1670, this system was so entrenched that


Pascon argues against the idea of the Sahara being "empty" or anarchic. He details how the arid environment necessitated strict social and political organization to manage scarce resources (water and pasture).