'A searing nourishing journey through a history the world needs' - Bettany Hughes bestselling
author of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 'Please read it!' - Philippa Gregory
bestselling author of Normal Women 'Poetic and fierce' - Olivette Otele author of African
Europeans 'An exciting and rich work for anyone who is curious about African history' -
Paterson Joseph author of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho
_____________________________________________________ There are women who ruled vast swathes
of the African continent. They led loved and fought for their kingdoms and people and their
impact can still be felt today. However beyond the lands they called home so few of us have
heard their names. From pre-colonial Nigeria to the rich plains of Rwanda from the hills of
Madagascar to apartheid South Africa historian Akpan traces the lives of these powerful queens
and takes you on a spellbinding enrapturing and immersive journey that is nothing short of
revelatory. Beautifully researched and filled with fascinating stories of royalty ancient
civilisations conquest and colonisation When We Ruled is a gripping new history where women
take centre stage. _____________________________________________________ 'A rich sumptuous
and beautifully written tapestry' - Candice Carty-Williams bestselling author of Queenie 'A
treasure trove' - Bolu Babalola bestselling author of Love in Colour and Honey & Spice
