Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba, Angola, Africa, 1595

Posted on 13 June 2017 by Patricia C. McKissack

In 1595, Nzingha is the strong, intelligent daughter of the Ngola leader of the Mbundu people of Ndongo in modern day Angola , loyal to her people and willing to fight for them Unfortunately, because she is a girl, her brother is the favored child, in training to become the next Ngola, even though he is whiny, stupid, and slow according to Nzingha But Ajala, a respected seer, believes that Nzingha is destined to be the leader of Ndongo, and begins preparing her for this future Nzingha s father fights to keep the Portuguese from taking over their homeland, yet it is Nzingha, ultimately, who acts as the go between for her people and the Portuguese, negotiating acceptable relations in order to keep peace and power for the MbunduBased on true historical events, places, people, and customs, this novel portrays the fascinating details of a remarkable young woman s strength and courage in defending her world against subterfuge, spies, and the onslaught of the Portuguese Historical notes, photos, illustrations, maps, the Ngola family tree, and a glossary and pronunciation guide are included for a comprehensive understanding of a complex era Patricia McKissack is the well respected and award winning author of over 100 children s books and historical novels, including the Newbery Honor book The Dark Thirty Southern Tales of the Supernaturaland Color Me Dark The Diary of Nellie Lee Love from the Dear America series Ages 9 to 12Emilie Coulter Free Download Books Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba, Angola, Africa, 1595 By Patricia C. McKissack – kino-fada.fr I enjoyed this book so much, I read it very fast like for couple of hours only or so, but I am sure I will keep it in my bookshelf, in case I ll have children I want them to know about the life of this remarkable woman.I am not Angolan but curently I live in Luanda, and the busiest street here is named Gingha or, Nzingha I took me some...This book is a great glimpse at African culture during the late 1500s The idea of a warrior princess queen is fascinating, and I think the author handled the telling of Nzingha s story quite well I especially appreciated the in depth historical note that followed the fictionalized story It got me eveninterested in learningabout this Matamban warrior queen.Rating 4 starsReasons African culture rituals that include spiritual readings and sacrifices to ancestors sacrificing spoken This book is a great glimpse at African culture during the late 1500s The idea of a warrior princess queen is fascinating, and I think the author handled the telling of Nzingha s story quite well I especially appreciated the in depth historical note that followed the fictionalized story It got me eveninterested in learningabout this Matamban warrior queen.Rating 4 starsReasons African culture rituals that include ...I was really excited to read this book since it s not common to find YA historical books set in Africa.The book started off well enough, but it was far too short for the story it wanted to tell Like, ridiculously short Stories can be told in few pages, and well, but this didn t work at all I enjoyed readingabout the actual history about Nzingha than the made up history in the diary view spoiler Also, the whole Njali is a traitor reveal was pretty cool, and then IMMEDIATELY erased i I was really excited to read this book since it s not common to find YA historical books set in Africa.The book started off well enough, but it was far too short for the story it wanted to tell...This book introduces the reader to Queen Nzingha, but ends after her early life I was expecting the diary entries to coverof her later life which was the period when this queen accomplished most in her conflict with the Portuguese Still, it is a useful introduction.Interesting to read about such a fascinating woman Nzingha is a strong, intelligent leader This particular story also offers insight into the history of the invading Portuguese and the slave trade they ran from Africa to Brazil Chilling to read about that.The brief history of Nzingha portrayed here is interesting she was an amazing leader who lived into her 80 s leading her armies to battle with her life long loyal sisters and denouncing the slave trade but I wantedabout her later life Interesting to read about such a fascinating woman Nzingha is a strong, intelligent leader This particular story also offers insight into the history of the invading Portuguese and the slave trade they ran from Africa to Brazil Chilling to read about that.The brief history of Nzingha portrayed here is interesting she was an amazing leader who lived into her 80 s leading her armies to battle with her life long loyal sisters and denouncing the slave trade but I ...Nzingha, Warrior Queen of Matamba, by Patrick Mckissasck, is just one of the many book series, in The Royal Diaries Nzingha is a princess, who lives in Angola Africa in 1595, her only wish is to hunt with her father, before she marries She is only thirteen, but is very mature for her age This book was written based on a true person, some of the characters names are false, but their existence is true The book is mostly her life and written as a journal of what is going on in her life It is Nzingha, Warrior Queen of Matamba, by Patrick Mckissasck, is just one of the many book series, in The Royal Diaries Nzingha is a princess, who lives in Angola Africa in 1595, her only wish is to hunt with her father, before she marries She is only thirteen, but is very mature for her age This book was written based on a true person, some of the characters names are false, but their existence is true The book is mostly...This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers To view it, click here Based on true events, Nzingha,Warrior Queen of Matamba, tells the story of the arrival of the Portuguese to Angola in 1595, through the diary of thirteen year old princess Nzingha As the oldest daughter of the Ngola of Mbundu Kingdom, Nzingha dreams of a day when she can lead her people in spite of her lazy step brother, the heir apparent We follow this journey through her numerous diary entries from her struggle to be a warrior, to her encounter with the Portuguese slave traders both on the Based on true events, Nzingha,Warrior Queen of Matamba, tells the story of the arrival of the Portuguese to Angola in 1595, through the diary of thirteen year old princess Nzingha As the oldest daughter of the Ngola of Mbundu Kingdom, Nzingha dreams of a day when she can lead her people in spite of her lazy step brother, the heir apparent We follow this journey through her numerous diary entries from her struggle to be a warrior, to her encounter...Some good info in here about Nzingha and her life in the 1590s in Africa It was interesting to read about her culture and how African royalty is formed under the chief, the Ngola However, it didn t bother me so much th...Graded By MariaCover Story Anogla s Next Top ModelBFF Charm EventuallySwoonworthy Scale 1Talky Talk Brevity is the Soul of WitBonus Factor Sub Saharan, Pre Colonial African HistoryAnti Bonus Factor Smallville SyndromeRelationship Status Comrades in ArmsRead the full book report here.I borrowed this from the library becuase of fond memories of reading other books from this series a number of yours ago as a tween This book lvied up to those memories and was a fun ascape back into those years, and I recommend it to anyone just arriving at them The only thing I d say, is that the book and it s epilogue made a focus of Nzingha being against slavery, when in fact, she was merely against slavery as practised by europeans, not that of her own people And as commendable as her lif I borrowed this from the library becuase of fond memories of reading other books from this series a number of yours ago as a tween This book lvied up to those memories and was a fun ascape back into those years, and I recommend it to anyone j...

Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba, Angola, Africa, 1595

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13 June 2017

Patricia C. McKissack