Bibliograph

Njinga of Angola, Africa's warrior queen, Linda M. Heywood

Type

Label

Njinga of Angola, Africa's warrior queen, Linda M. Heywood

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-295) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Njinga of Angola

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

959648705

Responsibility statement

Linda M. Heywood

Sub title

Africa's warrior queen

Summary

One of history's most multifaceted rulers but little known in the West, Queen Njinga rivaled Elizabeth I and Catherine the Great in political cunning and military prowess. Today, she is revered in Angola as a heroine and honored in folk religions. Her complex legacy forms a crucial part of the collective memory of the Afro-Atlantic world.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The Ndongo kingdom and the Portuguese invasion -- Crisis and the rise of Njinga -- A defiant queen -- Treacherous politics -- Warfare and diplomacy -- A balancing act -- On the way to the ancestors

Classification