'POETIC AND FIERCE' - Olivette Otele, author of AFRICAN EUROPEANS

'A RICH, SUMPTUOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN TAPESTRY' - Candice Carty-Williams, author of QUEENIE

'A SEARING, NOURISHING JOURNEY THROUGH A HISTORY THE WORLD NEEDS' - Bettany Hughes, author of THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

'PLEASE READ IT!' - Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of NORMAL WOMEN

Discover the kingdoms of twelve African queens and warriors from across the continent, from pioneering historian and author, Paula Akpan.

There were women who ruled extensive parts of the African continent. They led, loved, and fought for their kingdoms and their people, and their influence is still felt today. However, outside the countries they called home, few of us have heard their names.

From pre-colonial Nigeria to the rich plains of Rwanda, from the hills of Madagascar to the heartland of South Africa, historian Akpan tells the stories of these powerful queens and invites you on a captivating, immersive, and stunning journey that is nothing short of revelatory.

Pages: 416, Year of Publication: 0812, Dimensions: 16.4x16.4cm