Idia of the Benin Kingdom: An Empowering Book for Girls 4 - 8

Idia of the Benin Kingdom: An Empowering Book for Girls 4 - 8
Author: Ekiuwa Aire
Publisher: Our Ancestories
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781777117900

Join Idia of the Benin Kingdom as she molds herself from the young and curious daughter of a village warrior to becoming the Queen of the ancient African Kingdom of Benin. Discover the journey of a young heroine who saw her future in a dream and works her way to becoming one of the most well-loved, praised, and successful queens in African History. Idia of the Benin Kingdom is a precious storybook that empowers young girls to create a vision of who they want to be as they create limitless possibilities for their future.

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba
Author: Ekiuwa Aire
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781777117955

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba book follows the story of a renowned African legend named Queen Njinga and serves to teach the historical truth behind her inspirational story in a way that is relatable to today's kids.⁠

Edo

Edo
Author: Chukwuma Azuonye
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1996
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780823919857

A description of the history and culture of the people living in West Africa includes information about their economy, language, arts, political system, customs, and religion

Daily Life in Ancient Benin

Daily Life in Ancient Benin
Author: Paul Mason
Publisher: Raintree
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-09-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1406298611

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Benin. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.

Blood and Bronze

Blood and Bronze
Author: Paddy Docherty
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2021-12-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 1787387550

The Benin Bronzes are among the British Museum’s most prized possessions. Celebrated for their great beauty, they embody the history, myth and artistry of the ancient Kingdom of Benin, once West Africa’s most powerful, and today part of Nigeria. But despite the Bronzes’ renown, little has been written about the brutal imperial violence with which they were plundered. Paddy Docherty’s searing new history tells that story: the 1897 British invasion of Benin. Armed with shocking details discovered in the archives, Blood and Bronze sets this assault in its late Victorian context. As British power faced new commercial and strategic pressures elsewhere, it ruthlessly expanded in West Africa. Revealing both the extent of African resistance and previously concealed British outrages, this is a definitive account of the destruction of Benin. Laying bare the Empire’s true motives and violent means, including the official coverup of grotesque sexual crimes, Docherty demolishes any moral argument for Britain retaining the Bronzes, making a passionate case for their immediate repatriation to Nigeria.

Royal Art of Benin

Royal Art of Benin
Author: Kate Ezra
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages: 346
Release: 1992
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0870996339

Tantalizing trivia. this Hitler, spoiling everything?"

Osasu and the Great Wall of the Benin Empire

Osasu and the Great Wall of the Benin Empire
Author: Tamkara Adun
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2021-08-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9789083178202

The Great Benin Empire was an empire kingdom in West Africa known for its great wealth, intricately planned cities, and beautiful bronze sculptures. It was one of the oldest and most highly developed empires in West Africa from the 13th century until the end of the 19th century. It attracted visitors from far away lands who came to trade and also marvel at its great wall. This story is told from the point of view of Osasu, a young Edo boy who lived in the Benin empire and enjoys the comfort and protection of the Great Wall of Benin that was built by his ancestors. Follow young Osasu, as he navigates life at the height of the ancient Benin civilization, the arrival of strange visitors, and the fall of the Great Benin Empire. A must-read for every child and teen interested in untold histories. (Note: This can be emphasized and highlighted) Apart from the entertainment value, readers will benefit from exploring important nuggets of African history and culture as they immerse themselves in this beautiful African story.

The Education of a British-Protected Child

The Education of a British-Protected Child
Author: Chinua Achebe
Publisher: Penguin Group
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2009-10-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0307272907

From one of the greatest writers of the modern era, an intimate and essential collection of personal essays on home, identity, and colonialism Chinua Achebe’s characteristically eloquent and nuanced voice is everywhere present in these seventeen beautifully written pieces. From a vivid portrait of growing up in colonial Nigeria to considerations on the African-American Diaspora, from a glimpse into his extraordinary family life and his thoughts on the potent symbolism of President Obama’s elections—this charmingly personal, intellectually disciplined, and steadfastly wise collection is an indispensable addition to the remarkable Achebe oeuvre.