African Kings and Queens: A Captivating Guide to the Mighty Rulers and Powerful Women Who Shaped the History of Africa
African Kings and Queens: A Captivating Guide to the Mighty Rulers and Powerful Women Who Shaped the History of Africa (Exploring Africa’s Past) by Captivating History
English | July 24, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0FK18FNQD | 230 pages | EPUB | 10 Mb
English | July 24, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0FK18FNQD | 230 pages | EPUB | 10 Mb
Uncover the untold stories of Africa's most powerful rulers
Before European colonization, mighty kings and formidable queens shaped a continent of empires, dynasties, and global influence. Their legacies, often overlooked, redefined trade, warfare, and religion across continents. This captivating two-in-one book finally brings their incredible sagas to light.
Two manuscripts in one book:
- African Kings: A Captivating Guide to the Mighty Rulers of Ancient Africa and Their Enduring Legacies
- African Queens: A Captivating Guide to the Powerful Women Who Shaped Africa’s History
- The meteoric rise of Baybars, a slave-turned-sultan who murdered his way to the throne of Egypt.
- How a humble potter's son built an empire stretching from North Africa to Spain.
- The genius of West African gold routes that connected continents.
- How Mansa Musa, the richest man in history, shaped global economics with his astonishing wealth.
- Why North African dynasties ruled parts of Europe long before Europeans set foot in Africa.
- The unlikely alliance that saved Ethiopia from conquest.
- A prince from Kongo who became a bishop in the Vatican.
- Hatshepsut: The Egyptian queen who ruled as a pharaoh.
- Nefertiti: A queen with influence that surpassed her beauty.
- Queen Moremi: The leader who made a heartbreaking sacrifice to save her people.
- Amanirenas: The fearless queen who stood against the Roman Empire.
- Cleopatra: A brilliant ruler who outsmarted her enemies.
- Queen Njinga: A fierce leader who fought against Portuguese colonizers.
- Yaa Asantewaa: The warrior queen who led a battle for freedom.
- Ranavalona of Madagascar: The queen who protected her kingdom with an iron fist.
- Empress Zewditu: Ethiopia's queen who balanced tradition and change.
- Mmanthatisi: A fearless military leader who struck fear into rival chiefs.
- Queen Idia: A strong queen mother who helped her son build an empire.
- And much, much more!