Ghana Empire is one of the earliest known political formations in West Africa. Nicknamed the "land of gold", Ghana had acquired a preeminent role in the Sahel and Savannah space in West Africa. This book traces the glorious history of this brilliant medieval empire, in particular its origins, its expansion from kingdom (Wagadu) to a vast empire (Ghana), its prosperous economy, political unity, social cohesion, cultural area and especially the economic and trade relations with the Muslims East and Mediterranean Europe.