African Kings

African Kings is an accessible survey of the Mighty Rulers of Ancient Africa and Their Enduring Legacies. It introduces the principal chronology, institutions and turning points while locating the subject within its regional and international setting.

The book connects political and military developments with social, economic, religious and cultural change, providing a broad starting point for readers before they move to more specialised studies. Its historical scope is represented on HBS by African History. Key figures linked to the book include Shaka, Haile Selassie.