100 Great African Kings and Queens - Volume Two: The Second Testament

Our review of 100 Great African Kings and Queens - Volume Two: The Second Testament finds this compact historical volume best suited to readers who want concise, vivid portraits of influential African rulers. Volume Two continues the series' project of documenting ten more monarchs with clear prose and focused chapters, making it a good pick for history students, general readers, and those building a reference library on African leadership. The single biggest reason to buy is its continued commitment to the series promise: to expand access to underrepresented Real African History in readable, portable editions.

Key Features

• Series continuation: Builds on the success of Volume One and its revised edition to add ten more biographies that advance the planned one hundred monarchs.
• Diverse selection: Covers rulers from different regions, including Nile Valley builders and North African and Malagasy warrior queens, giving a broad geographic scope in one volume.
• Focused biographies: Each chapter provides a compact narrative of a monarchs' life and achievements, useful for quick study or as a gateway to deeper research.
• Historical emphasis: Aims to capture a significant portrait of Real African History, highlighting construction, resistance, and governance across eras.
• Readable format: Presented in the Real African Writers Series style, which prioritizes clarity and accessibility for general readers and students.

Who It's For

This volume is ideal for readers interested in concise historical profiles rather than long academic tomes. Students, general history readers, and anyone assembling a bookshelf of African biography will find it practical as a reference or introductory text.

Those seeking exhaustive academic citation, footnoted primary sources, or an extensively annotated bibliography should look elsewhere; Volume Two favors narrative readability and breadth over detailed archival apparatus.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Continues a clear series mission to document important African leaders, expanding a promised set of one hundred profiles.
• Features a geographically varied roster, including notable figures like the Nile Valley builder Hatshesput and warrior queens such as Dahia Al Kahina and Ranavalona I.
• Readable, compact chapters make it accessible to non-specialists and useful for quick reference or classroom use.

Cons

• Not a replacement for comprehensive academic treatments; readers seeking extensive primary-source citation may find it limited.

Specifications

Title	100 Great African Kings and Queens - Volume Two: The Second Testament
Series	Real African Writers Series
Author / Brand	Pusch Komiete Commey
Content focus	Biographies of ten African monarchs, including builders and warrior queens
Scope	Continues the planned One Hundred Kings and Queens chronicles
Notable subjects	Hatshesput, Dahia Al Kahina, Ranavalona I

Our Verdict

Volume Two is a worthwhile follow-up for readers who appreciated the accessible narrative style of the first book and want more concise portraits of African rulers. It offers good value as a compact historical collection that broadens understanding of Real African History, even if it is not meant to substitute for specialized scholarly works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this book continue the same series format?
Yes. It follows the Real African Writers Series approach, offering concise biographies that expand the one hundred monarchs project.

Which notable figures are included?
The volume opens with Hatshesput and includes other prominent leaders such as Dahia Al Kahina and Ranavalona I among the ten profiles.

Is this suitable for academic research?
It is best used as an accessible reference or starting point; researchers seeking exhaustive primary-source notes should consult specialized academic sources.