African Kings and Queens: A Captivating Guide to the Mighty Rulers and Powerful Women Who Shaped the History of Africa, (Hardcover)

Uncover the untold stories of Africa's most powerful rulers

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

In African Kings, you'll discover:

• 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.

Then, in African Queens, explore the lives of legendary women who ruled with courage, wisdom, and determination:

• 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!