Take a journey back in time and explore the legendary story of the greatest African king of all time - Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali.
This comprehensive book offers a comprehensive look at the culture, politics, and religion of one of the most powerful African empires. With vivid descriptions and engaging stories, this book will take you deep into the past to discover the secrets of Mansa Musa and his kingdom.
From the rise and fall of the empire to the great conquests and achievements of Mansa Musa and his successors, this book offers an immersive and engaging look at the past.
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Uncover the mysteries of Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali with this enthralling book.
This book combines detailed research with captivating stories to bring the history of this legendary African kingdom to life. From Mansa Musa's rise to power to the legacy of his empire, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in African history.
This book offers a comprehensive look at the culture, politics, and religion of one of the most powerful African empires.
Pick up your copy today and learn more about this remarkable empire and its legacy.
Unlock The Mysteries Of Ancient African Kingdoms
Are you ready to embark on a journey through time?
With this book, you can explore some of Africa’s most mysterious and powerful ancient kingdoms - from the Land of Punt to the Kingdom of Kush - unlocking their secrets with every page.
This book delves deep into each kingdom's culture, society and leadership. You'll uncover the stories behind their rise to power and learn how they influenced history long after they fell from grace. Plus, you'll gain valuable insight into why these ancient civilizations are still so important today.
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An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all.
Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves. Activist and researcher Siddharth Kara has traveled deep into cobalt territory to document the testimonies of the people living, working, and dying for cobalt. To uncover the truth about brutal mining practices, Kara investigated militia-controlled mining areas, traced the supply chain of child-mined cobalt from toxic pit to consumer-facing tech giants, and gathered shocking testimonies of people who endure immense suffering and even die mining cobalt.
Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery made today, the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. Roughly 75 percent of the world’s supply of cobalt is mined in the Congo, often by peasants and children in sub-human conditions. Billions of people in the world cannot conduct their daily lives without participating in a human rights and environmental catastrophe in the Congo. In this stark and crucial audiobook, Kara argues that we must all care about what is happening in the Congo—because we are all implicated.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.
Do you like stories about kings and queens, spirits and monsters, or tricksters and villains?
If so, this book is for you. Containing delightful stories from the Yoruba and other West African peoples, this book presents tales of courage and cunning, virtue and vice, and fortunes found and lost. Some of these stories draw upon actual historical persons and events, while others are purely fictional, but each story has something to delight any reader.
Here are just a few of the stories you will find inside this book:
- How Queen Moremi saved her people from their enemies
- Why King Oranyan’s staff still stands in its place today
- How Gassire gave up dreams of a kingdom to become a singer of tales
- How a king wanted to know what it was like to be poor and found out the hard way
- How clever commoners outwitted the kings who wanted to kill them
- How the Ashanti came to farm yams
- How a baby who was not yet ready to be born defeated the monster Sasabonsam
- How the wise and clever Kumba saved her village from a man-eating lion
- How Kigbo the farmer learned the hard way that it is not wise to play around with spirits
- And much, much more!
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Do you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world’s greatest heroes?
If so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. The Epic of Sunjata tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to become one of Mali’s greatest warriors and king of a vast empire. The Epic of Bakaridjan Koné, a proud epic in its own right, is but a part of the larger Epic of Bambara Segu, one of the longest African epics, detailing the history of the Segu Empire, which lasted from 1712 to 1861. Like Sunjata, Bakaridjan Koné is a formidable warrior; however, he has no designs on power, preferring only to serve his king with valorous deeds.
Here are just a few of the amazing episodes you’ll read in these epics:
- How a hunter prophesied that Sunjata would become the king of a great empire.
- How Sunjata was disabled at birth but learned to walk and gained superhuman strength.
- Sunjata’s exile from Mali and his growth into manhood.
- How Sunjata fought and defeated the evil sorcerer-king, Sumanguru Kanté.
- How a Muslim soothsayer prophesied that Bakaridjan Koné would outshine all of the king’s sons and become the greatest warrior of Segu.
- How Bakaridjan Koné performed the deeds of a hero while he was yet a boy.
- How Bakaridjan Koné defeated an evil water jinni that even King Da Monzon was afraid to challenge.
- How Bakaridjan Koné lost his honor and then regained it.
- How King Da Monzon tried to assassinate Bakaridjan but was foiled by Bakaridjan’s son.
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The book Not your Nigga was written by author Robert Carpenter to teach children of all races and ethnic backgrounds that words have power, and that the word nigga was used to oppress and dehumanize a particular race of people and that that word should never be used at anytime.
Descubra la cultura yoruba, ¡uno de los sistemas de creencias más antiguos del continente africano!
¿Ha oído hablar de la antigua cultura yoruba y quiere saber más?
¿Sabía que el yoruba ha dado forma a varias religiones del Nuevo Mundo?
¿Sabía que el yoruba puede ayudarle a conocer su destino?
Más allá de si la respuesta a estas preguntas es afirmativa o negativa, este audio libro ampliará sus conocimientos sobre esta maravillosa, vibrante y fascinante cultura.
Abordando de forma profunda las tradiciones yorubas, este audio libro le permitirá:
- Descubrir cómo se creó el mundo y todos los seres vivos según los yorubas.
- Comprender el papel de los orishas y los irunmoles en el panteón yoruba.
- Familiarizarse con los orishas femeninos y masculinos a los que puede recurrir en diferentes momentos.
- Dar un vistazo a su futuro mediante la antigua práctica de adivinación de Ifá y ver las posibles consecuencias de sus acciones.
- Comprender la importancia de venerar a los antepasados en la religión yoruba.
- Conocer las fechas de los acontecimientos más destacados del calendario tradicional yoruba.
- Conocer algunos hechizos, rituales y baños yorubas que pueden ser útiles para mejorar su práctica.
- Ver la influencia yoruba en la santería, el vudú y otras religiones contemporáneas.
Ya sea que quiera honrar a sus ancestros yoruba, aprender adivinación Ifá u otras ceremonias tradicionales yoruba, este audio libro le ayudará a alcanzar sus objetivos.
¡Obtenga este audio libro ahora para aprender más sobre la cultura yoruba!
Ethiopia is an ancient and thought-provoking land. How much do you know about one of the earliest nations to accept Christianity?
Ethiopia has a long history. It boasts one of the longest-running continuous civilizations on the planet; even the origins of humanity have been traced back to Ethiopia. Ethiopian kingdoms date back to the days of the Bible, and mentions of Ethiopian monarchs can be found all throughout the historical record.
Ethiopians rubbed shoulders with Egyptians, Romans, Ottomans, Portuguese, and a whole host of other nations and empires throughout the centuries. Throughout all of these encounters, Ethiopia has strived to be strong and independent. And on all those occasions, Ethiopian determination and perhaps a little luck have made sure these aspirations were achieved.
For example, in the early 1500s, when the flames of Ethiopian civilization were nearly extinguished by the armies of a neighboring sultanate, a joint Ethiopian/Portuguese army (led by none other than Vasco da Gama’s son, Christopher da Gama) came together just in time to heroically fight off the invaders and ensure Ethiopia’s survival.
This was just one example of many in which Ethiopians faced a tremendous obstacle yet were able to overcome it right when all hope seemed lost. The story of Ethiopia is an inspiring one. And this book will take you through the astonishing history of this ancient and thought-provoking land in its entirety.
Learn more about:
- Ethiopia’s origin and the legendary Queen of Sheba
- The Aksumite Empire and the adoption of Christianity
- Ethiopia’s Solomonic line—King Solomon to Haile Selassie
- The brief intermission of the Zagwe dynasty
- Ethiopian emperors and how they ruled
- Ethiopia’s communist takeover
So, what are you waiting for? Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into Ethiopia’s past!
Modern Africa is inextricably linked to a long history dominated by the struggles, pain, and strength of a people whose story is not told enough.
Africans, though fascinatingly diverse, share a common evolution, all of which is characterized by the powerful strides of many names etched in the memories of their people.
This audiobook presents these memories with a stimulating detailed account. This book shares the knowledge you need to know about modern Africa. Discover how the continent has come to be what it is today, and learn how other countries influenced events.
It is an exciting adventure. In this audiobook, you will learn about the following:
- The origins of modern Africa;
- The slave trade and colonial rule;
- Africa and the two world wars;
- The wave of independence and civil wars;
- Africa’s wealth and diversity;
- The role of religion in Africa;
- The life and times of African revolutionaries and dictators;
- The challenges facing modern Africa;
- African international relations;
- And so much more!
There has never been a better time to learn more about the African continent. Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey!
Did you know that Africa is the birthplace of humankind?
In this audiobook, you will travel through the vast continent of Africa. Journey back to ancient times, and discover one of the earliest and most famous civilizations, ancient Egypt. We will then travel through the Middle Ages, discovering some of the largest empires in Africa to ever exist. Discover how Africa has shaped the world as we know it and how the transatlantic slave trade led to the largest, long-distance, forced migration of people in history.
Finally, you will learn how Africa was colonized and how the African people regained their independence.
History will come alive in this interactive audiobook filled with fun facts, and engaging activities.
Here is just a small sample of the amazing things you will learn about Africa:
- Ancient Egypt’s incredible inventions, pharaohs, and architecture.
- The Egyptians weren’t the only African nation to build pyramids. Find out what other African civilizations built more pyramids in one town than there were in the whole of Egypt!
- The introduction of Christianity and Islam and how they impacted tribal religions.
- How a huge monument was dismantled and taken to Rome for seventy years before being returned to its original site.
- Was Africa really a “dark continent” with no history in medieval times?
- The first country to introduce modern mental healthcare and free healthcare isn’t where you think!
- Africa was home to the richest person to have ever lived! Learn more about him and how much gold he gave away!
- Discover who the real-life Lion King was!
- The horrendous transatlantic slave trade and the steps to ending the practice of slavery.
If you are looking for an audiobook that will hold your child’s interest, then you have come to the right place. Click the “add to cart” button and see for yourself!
Did you know ancient Africa was so powerful that ancient traders flocked to its cities?
You’ve probably heard about Egypt and the amazing pyramids they built, but did you know that there is a lot more to ancient African history than just the Egyptians? They were only a small part of Africa’s amazing history.
Ancient Africa had powerful armies that fought with each other and with civilizations that weren’t even from Africa. They were also rich in things like gold, ivory, and salt, and the ancient Africans knew how to build a healthy trade network that could even cross the vast Sahara Desert. Their civilizations were wealthy and filled with beautiful art, some of which we can still see today.
For years, the history of ancient Africa has been overshadowed by other ancient civilizations. Although Rome, Greece, and Byzantium were essential to ancient history, ancient Africa was also a powerhouse that some historians have overlooked.
It’s time to journey into the heart of ancient African history. In this new and captivating history audiobook, you’ll learn what made ancient Africa so special and how they influenced the entire known ancient world.
Here are some of the questions you will uncover deep within this audiobook.
- Where is the Land of the Bow?
- Why did the Egyptians make mummies?
- How many war elephants did Hannibal have?
- What civilization conquered Egypt?
- Who was the most important god in ancient Egyptian mythology?
- Why didn’t Carthage get along with Rome?
- How many different types of pyramids were there?
- What is the legend of King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, and their son?
- Where exactly was ancient Ghana?
- And much, much more!
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