The Glory of African Kings and Queens

By Pusch Commey

The Glory of African Kings and Queens is adapted from Volume 1 of 100 Great African Kings and Queens ( First Edition). This amazing journey through the sands of time opens a rich African world to a quick read and a younger age group, celebrating a shared humanity without borders. These magnificent and historic monarchs range from Khufu, the builder of the pyramid of Giza, to Makeda, the Ethiopian Queen of Sheba. There are also the Warrior Queens who made men shudder, namely Nzinga of Angola, Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana, and Amina of Nigeria. Then there is the richest man in all of history, Emperor Mansa Musa of Mali. Enjoy a fascinating chronicle with fantastic illustrations. And find the more detailed and riveting story ( with references ) in the Revised Edition (Vol 1 and 2) of 100 Great African Kings and Queens , by the same author. Also find paperback on Amazon and Ingram - veritable collector's items to grace bookshelves around the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pusch Commey
• Release date: Oct 20, 2021

Pusch Commey

Ghanaian-born Pusch Komiete Commey is an award-winning Author, Advocate (Lawyer) of the High Court of South Africa, and a former Associate Editor of the UK- based New African Magazine. An expert on Africa and its histories, he has made several contributions to Radio, TV, and Newspapers around the world. Pusch, as he is popularly known, lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, and still finds time to battle an AI in his favourite game – Chess.

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Illustrations: Innocent Dembetembe

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FOREWORD

Telling our story as Real African Publishers is not only a renaissance pilgrimage. It is a story of pride in the human race.

Why Kings and Queens? It is because they embodied the soul of Kingdoms and Nations. The glory of monarchs reflected the glory of kingdoms. They were representatives, not only of people but of civilizations. It was within their reign. And it is for our children to be the first to know.

In reading this beautiful work with its breathtaking illustrations I could not help thinking that perhaps adults will benefit far more than the children it was originally intended for.

Ultimately this book is not about a wistful glorification of a lost past but rather the glorification of world knowledge and civilization. It is an exciting trajectory through time. African time.

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