African Princess: The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women
What was it like to live as a queen in ancient Egypt, or as an Amazon warrior in western Africa? African Princess tells the stories of six remarkable royal women and the eras in which they lived, from 1473 B.C. to the present. Some lived in great luxury; others lived in exile as freedom fighters. The rise of the slave trade and the arrival of European colonists unsettled the entire continent and forced rulers to find ways to govern and protect their kingdoms. Consequently, many of these royal women ruled in extremely difficult times, marked by palace intrigue, foreign invasion, and harrowing adventure.
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"A beautiful book from cover to cover. A portrait of Princess Njinga (of Matamba c. 1582-1663) graces the cover of the volume, representing the qualities of strength, pride, and conviction that the six royal women profiled in this title possessed. Hansen's introduction addresses the varied nature of the continent's land and people and informs readers that the six '…princesses and queens whose stories are told in this book give us views of Africa we do not often see.'" -- Mary N. Oluonye, School Library Journal
Product Details
| Recommended Age | 8 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Joyce Hansen |
| Illustrator | Laurie McGaw |
| ISBN | 9780786851164 |
| Publication Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Publisher | Jump At The Sun |
| Language | English |
