Black Sunrise: The Life and Times of Mulai Ismail, Emperor of Morocco (1646-1727)

First published in 1951 Black Sunrise deals with the life and times of Mulai Ismail, Emperor of Morocco (1646-1727). From the accounts of ambassadors, missionaries, Moorish historians the author presents a readable, accurate picture of a fascinating figure whose reign marked a high watermark for Moroccan power. The book deals with themes like advent of Ismail; Morocco in the seventeenth century; Ismail the builder; civil war; Ismail the zealot; war with Spain; Ismail the butcher; failure of Saint-Olon; and death of Mulai Ismail. This book is an interesting read for students of African history, Moroccan history and history in general.