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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,…mehr

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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!