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Lecture

William Tyler
Four Slave Rebellions, Part 2: Zanj Rebellion of African Slaves in Arabia

Monday 16.09.2024

Summary

Arabia has arguably the longest history of slavery of any region in the world. This little known story is of a brutal rebellion by African slaves in the 9th century CE.

William Tyler

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William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.