Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba, Angola, Africa, 1595 is a 2000 book by Patricia McKissack about Queen Anna Nzinga as a girl told through fictitious diary entries based on real historical events. It is part of the book series The Royal Diaries.
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| Author | Patricia McKissack |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, Biography, African history |
| Published | 2000 (Scholastic) |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 136 |
| ISBN | 9780439112109 |
| OCLC | 43757459 |
Reception edit
Although found to have "an awkward, confusing narrative",[1] Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba, has also been described as "a good addition to the [Royal Diaries] series",[1] and a "remarkable book".[2]
It is a 2001 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Nzingha, warrior queen of Matamba". Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ "Queen Nzingha: Warrior Princess of Matamba". Kirkus Media LLC. September 1, 2000. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ "Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2001: World History and Culture" (PDF). Social Education (Supplement). National Council for the Social Studies: 15. 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 29, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
This biography provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of sixteenth century royalty in the African nation of Angola
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