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Queen Jinga and How Africans Created the World

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Queen Jinga and How Africans Created the World
14.99 €
Queen, or, as she called herself, King, Jinga Mbandi (c. 1583-1663) is rightfully considered one of the most colorful and unusual figures in the history of not only Angola but all of Africa. "A woman who fought with arms as bravely as the bravest man. A woman who obeyed no one and believed in no God. A woman who understood military affairs, knew all the tricks and dangers of war, and, when conversing with advisors, thought better than the best strategists" – this is how the queen is described by the modern Angolan writer José Eduardo Agualusa. In his novel, the story of the legendary ruler is told by her secretary, the Brazilian Padre Francisco José da Santa Cruz, whose life changes dramatically after he makes a voyage across the Atlantic...
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