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Shaka rising presents a detailed look at the life of Shaka Zulu, chronicling his early years and his transformation into one of southern Africa’s most influential kings. Set against the backdrop of a growing slave trade along the east African coast and the inland expansion of European powers from the south, the book explores how Shaka’s leadership and military innovations altered the political landscape of the region. Packed with graphic illustrations and accessible prose, it offers young readers a vivid portrait of a pivotal historical figure and the forces that shaped his era.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Luke W. Molver
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