<p>Mansa Musa, the legendary ruler of the Mali Empire, was more than just the wealthiest man in history?he was a visionary leader who transformed West Africa into a thriving center of trade, culture, and learning. From his empire's vast gold reserves to the bus-tling trade routes that connected Africa to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, Musa's reign defined an era of unprecedented prosperity.<br><br>In The Wealth of Nations: Mansa Musa and ...