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When we ruled : the rise and fall of twelve African queens and warriors
Akpan, Paula2026
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The 200-year-long Rain Queen dynasty, where power has passed from mother to daughter, aunt to niece. The island ruler whose resistance to Western imperialism led her to torture and kill swathes of her own people. The only woman ruler of the Kingdom of Dahomey who created a fierce all-woman regiment. In this spellbinding history, Paula Akpan dives into the worlds of these powerful figures, following their stories and how they came to rule and influence the futures of their people. With reigns over vast swathes of the continent, they led, loved and fought for their kingdoms and nations. They made decisions, good and bad, the impact of which can still be felt today. Yet, beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have ever heard their names. 'When we ruled' is a game-changing narrative of twelve lives, where Akpan takes us on an enrapturing and immersive history that is nothing short of revelatory.
Main title:
Author:
Akpan, Paula, author
Imprint:
London : Trapeze, 2026.
Collation:
405 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2025.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781398719910 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
960.099
Language:
English
BRN:
9107209