Njinga Of Ndongo And Matamba

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.

"Njinga Mbandi (1581-1663), Queen of Ndongo and Matamba,defined much of the history of 18th century Angola. A dept diplomat, skillful negotiator and formidable tactician, Njinga resisted Portugal's colonial designs tenaciously until her death in 1663."--Cover, page

Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba was a strong African queen, ruling over the Ambundu Kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba. This biography for early readers examines her life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. This title helps all readers learn about a historical female leader who made a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity and inclusion, values that readers of all ages can aspire to.

An accessible interpretative history of West Central Africa from earliest times to 1852 with comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the region.

Njinga de Ndongo y Matamba es la historia real de una niña que estuvo a punto de morir al nacer, pero que desafió todos los pronósticos y se convirtió en reina de dos reinos. Venerada por su sabiduría, valor y fuerza, Njinga se convirtió en una de las figuras políticas más dominantes de Angola en el siglo XVII. Este libro infantil, profusamente ilustrado, relata los desafíos a los que se enfrentó desde el día en que nació. Njinga tuvo que superar los celos de su hermano, la pérdida de su padre y la invasión de los portugueses en una época de grandes conflictos en África. Esta historia de esperanza y coraje demuestra que todas las jóvenes son capaces de hacer grandes cosas.

A unique and forward-thinking book that sheds new light on the origins, dynamics, and cosmopolitan culture of the Kongo Kingdom from a cross-disciplinary perspective.

A landmark scholarly achievement . . . With judicious commentary by several of the leading experts in the field, this book dramatically expands the canon of texts used to study the black Atlantic and the African diaspora, and captures the tenor of the 'black voice' as it collectively engaged the power of colonial institutions. In no uncertain terms, Afro-Latino Voices will prove to be a remarkable pedagogical tool and an influential resource, inspiring deeper comparative work on the African diaspora. --Ben Vinson III, Center for Africana Studies, Johns Hopkins University