From the great Ethiopian Queen, Makeda (the biblical Queen of Sheba) to the richest man who ever lived, Emperor Mansa Musa of Mali (worth 400 billion dollars today), African kings and queens have exemplified not only excellence in leadership, but have served as extraordinary representatives of a civilization that changed the world. 100 Greatest African Kings and Queens: Volume One explores the journey of the first 10 African monarchs and will inspire readers to celebrate humanity and the shared civilization from which it springs. With discussions on Hannibal of Tunisia, Cleopatra Selene IV, Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana, the legendary Khufu (Cheops) of Egypt and more, the book also touches on the construction of the 13-city-block Pyramid of Giza; Al Karaouine in Morrocco, the world's first university; and the Library of Alexandria, which predates Christ by some 300 years. In 100 Greatest African Kings and Queens, you'll be introduced to the birthplace of civilization and the people who helped it grow.
