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Njinga of Angola

Africa’s Warrior Queen

Linda M. Heywood

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$18.95 • £15.95 • €17.00

ISBN 9780674237445

Publication Date: 02/25/2019

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320 pages

6-1/8 x 9-1/4 inches

14 photos, 5 maps

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Linda M. Heywood is Professor of History and African American Studies at Boston University.

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Listen to Professor Heywood discuss “Africa’s coolest queen” on The American Scholar podcast Smarty Pants
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Awards & Accolades

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of 2017

A Time “6 Queens You Should Know About for Women’s History Month” Selection, 2017

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