The African Warrior

Author : Thomasin Magor
Publisher : Harvill Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Kenya
ISBN : UOM:39015038102227

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African Warriors by Thomasin Magor Pdf

In the rugged terrain of Northern Kenya, virtually isolated from civilization, lives one of the last surviving warrior peoples of Africa. Renowned for their extraordinary physical beauty and grace as much as for their independence and pride, the Samburu are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose lives and intricate social system, with its age-sets, cattle-wealth, circumcision and marriage rituals, have been shaped over time by the fierce climate, by inter-tribal rivalry and by the never-ending search for grazing and water.

Author : Linda M. Heywood
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780674237445

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Njinga of Angola by Linda M. Heywood Pdf

One of history’s most multifaceted rulers but little known in the West, Queen Njinga rivaled Elizabeth I and Catherine the Great in political cunning and military prowess. Today, she is revered in Angola as a heroine and honored in folk religions. Her complex legacy forms a crucial part of the collective memory of the Afro-Atlantic world.

Author : Gianni Giansanti
Publisher : White Star Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8854404721

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Last African Warriors by Gianni Giansanti Pdf

For anyone interested in primitive cultures and field photography as high art, this stunning volume by Gianni Giansanti, the renowned author of Vanishing Africa, provides an exceedingly intimate and sympathetic portrait of indigenous peoples in their most purposeful aspect. Trekking ever deeper into the mysterious heart of undocumentedand endangeredaboriginal Africa, the birthplace of humanity, Giansanti captures the extraordinary masks, plumage, and adornment used by warriors in the remotest regions to invoke martial magic. Each photo is a masterpiece of abstract art that demonstrates how the natives use their bodies as canvases, painting their scarified flesh with pigments made from powdered volcanic rock and adorning themselves with flowers, leaves, grasses, shells, and animal horns. Giansanti employs virtuoso techniques of chiaroscuro, stark contrasts of texture and color, and jarring juxtapositions of the primordial and the modern to produce a rare and surreal glimpse into an eerily exotic and timeless way of life.

Author : Thomas Lockley,Geoffrey Girard
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781488098758

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African Samurai by Thomas Lockley,Geoffrey Girard Pdf

This biography of the first foreign-born samurai and his journey from Africa to Japan is “a readable, compassionate account of an extraordinary life” (The Washington Post). When Yasuke arrived in Japan in the late 1500s, he had already traveled much of the known world. Kidnapped as a child, he had ended up a servant and bodyguard to the head of the Jesuits in Asia, with whom he traversed India and China learning multiple languages as he went. His arrival in Kyoto, however, literally caused a riot. Most Japanese people had never seen an African man before, and many of them saw him as the embodiment of the black-skinned Buddha. Among those who were drawn to his presence was Lord Nobunaga, head of the most powerful clan in Japan, who made Yasuke a samurai in his court. Soon, he was learning the traditions of Japan’s martial arts and ascending the upper echelons of Japanese society. In the four hundred years since, Yasuke has been known in Japan largely as a legendary, perhaps mythical figure. Now African Samurai presents the never-before-told biography of this unique figure of the sixteenth century, one whose travels between countries and cultures offers a new perspective on race in world history and a vivid portrait of life in medieval Japan. “Fast-paced, action-packed writing. . . . A new and important biography and an incredibly moving study of medieval Japan and solid perspective on its unification. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Eminently readable. . . . a worthwhile and entertaining work.” —Publishers Weekly “A unique story of a unique man, and yet someone with whom we can all identify.” —Jack Weatherford, New York Times–bestselling author of Genghis Khan

Author : Khomotjo Peter Mashita
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798215973967

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The African Warrior by Khomotjo Peter Mashita Pdf

Author : Khomotjo Peter Mashita
Publisher : Khomotjo Peter Mashita
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780639776101

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The African Warrior by Khomotjo Peter Mashita Pdf

From the heart of Africa, a child was born with a pure strand of white hair on his right side and a mark on his right hand. He was destined for greatness, to become a warrior, a protector, and a legend. His name was Khomotso, and his story will inspire generations to come." This book tells the story of a remarkable man who defied the odds and became a hero to his people. Khomotso's journey is one of courage, strength, and determination, as he faces challenges and obstacles that would have defeated lesser men. But Khomotso is not just any man; he is a warrior with a pure heart and a hunger for knowledge, who discovers a forbidden tree that grants him immense powers. Through his trials and triumphs, Khomotso remains a loving husband and father, passing on his knowledge and skills to his children. He becomes a symbol of hope and strength for his tribe, defending his land and people against other tribes and white colonizers. Set in Africa, a world of diverse cultures, traditions, and histories, this book celebrates the values of courage, strength, and family bonds that are highly valued in this rich and vibrant continent. Khomotso's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the enduring legacy of those who dare to dream and achieve greatness.

Author : Paul Odiaka
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781483620039

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Kamal The African Warrior by Paul Odiaka Pdf

Kamal was born and bred amongst the Masi people, deep in the heart of West Africa. Unknown to him, he was the first son of King Madogo Shal Adak, king of Sharman, a fact kept from him by his mother. After the king’s death, at the hands of his advisor, Anaki, and his son, Malinga, Kamal’s village was attacked and his people were enslaved as Malinga searched to kill him. Driven from his homeland and trained by the great Maduk Kabatu, Kamal and his friends must follow their destinies, in their quest to rescue their families and people, but can they?

Author : Khomotjo Peter Mashita
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798387455933

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The African Warrior Son of the Soil by Khomotjo Peter Mashita Pdf

Get ready to embark on a journey through the heart of Africa with "The African Warrior: Son of the Soil." This captivating tale follows the life of Khomotso, a fearless warrior from a small village in southern Africa who defied fate and protected his land at all costs. From his remarkable natural strength and insatiable thirst for knowledge to his discovery of a forbidden tree that granted him incredible powers, Khomotso's story is a thrilling adventure of courage, determination, and family bonds that will leave you captivated until the very last page. As he fought against neighboring tribes and colonizers, Khomotso became a legend in his own time and a symbol of hope for his tribe, proving that the power of the human spirit is truly limitless. Don't miss out on this epic tale set in a world of diverse cultures, traditions, and histories where strength and honor reign supreme.

Author : Chris Peers
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844687626

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The African Wars by Chris Peers Pdf

A military history of native sub-Saharan African armies during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, exploring their training, weapons, tactics and more. In The African Wars, Chris Peers provides a graphic account of several of the key campaigns fought between European powers and the native peoples of tropical and sub-tropical Africa in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His pioneering and authoritative study describes in vivid detail the organization and training of African warriors, their weapons, their fighting methods and traditions, and their tactics. He concentrates on the campaigns mounted by the most successful African armies as they struggled to defend themselves against the European scramble for Africa. Resistance was inconsistent, but some warlike peoples fought long and hard—the Zulu victory over the British at Isandhlwana is the best known but by no means the only occasion when the Africans humiliated the colonial invaders.

Author : Paul Odiaka
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781483620015

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Kamal The African Warrior by Paul Odiaka Pdf

Kamal was born and bred amongst the Masi people, deep in the heart of West Africa. Unknown to him, he was the first son of King Madogo Shal Adak, king of Sharman, a fact kept from him by his mother. After the king's death, at the hands of his advisor, Anaki, and his son, Malinga, Kamal's village was attacked and his people were enslaved as Malinga searched to kill him. Driven from his homeland and trained by the great Maduk Kabatu, Kamal and his friends must follow their destinies, in their quest to rescue their families and people, but can they?

Author : John Laband
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300206197

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Zulu Warriors by John Laband Pdf

Toward the end of the nineteenth century, the British embarked on a concerted series of campaigns in South Africa. Within three years they waged five wars against African states with the intent of destroying their military might and political independence and unifying southern Africa under imperial control. This is the first work to tell the story of this cluster of conflicts as a single whole and to narrate the experiences of the militarily outmatched African societies. Deftly fusing the widely differing European and African perspectives on events, John Laband details the fateful decisions of individual leaders and generals and explores why many Africans chose to join the British and colonial forces. The Xhosa, Zulu, and other African military cultures are brought to vivid life, showing how varying notions of warrior honor and manliness influenced the outcomes for African fighting men and their societies.

Author : Thomasin Magor
Publisher : Harvill Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1998-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1860464092

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African Warriors by Thomasin Magor Pdf

In the rugged terrain of Northern Kenya, virtually isolated from civilization, lives one of the last surviving warrior peoples of Africa. Renowned for their extraordinary physical beauty and grace as much as for their independence and pride, the Samburu are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose lives and intricate social system, with its age-sets, cattle-wealth, circumcision and marriage rituals, have been shaped over time by the fierce climate, by inter-tribal rivalry and by the never-ending search for grazing and water.

Author : Mazrui
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004473935

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The Warrior Tradition in Modern Africa by Mazrui Pdf

Author : Thomas Lockley,Geoffrey Girard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1335044981

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African Samurai by Thomas Lockley,Geoffrey Girard Pdf

The remarkable life of history's first foreign-born samurai and his astonishing journey from Northeast Africa to the heights of Japanese society. When Yasuke arrived in Japan in the late 1500s, he had already traveled much of the known world. Kidnapped as a child, he had ended up a servant and bodyguard to the head of the Jesuits in Asia, with whom he traversed India and China, learning multiple languages as he went. His arrival in Kyoto, however, literally caused a riot. Most Japanese people had never seen an African man before, and many of them saw him as the embodiment of the black-skinned (in local tradition) Buddha. Among those who were drawn to his presence were Lord Nobunaga, head of the most powerful clan in Japan, who made Yasuke a samurai in his court. Soon, he was learning the traditions of Japan's martial arts and ascending the upper echelons of Japanese society. In the four hundred years since, Yasuke has been known in Japan largely as a legendary, perhaps mythical, figure. Now African Samurai presents the never-before-told biography of this unique figure of the sixteenth century, one whose travels between countries, cultures, and classes offer a new perspective on race in world history and a vivid portrait of life in medieval Japan.

Author : Moses L. Howard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1939423406

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Nzinga by Moses L. Howard Pdf

Nzinga, in history and legend, is a brilliant leader during a time of violent upheaval. This fictional biography brings to life the Angolan culture in a flourishing African kingdom, now lost, where early explorers' maps of West Africa call out: "Here reigned the celebrated Queen Nzinga!"