The Black Queen
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The true tale of an African empress from the 19th century, who bore such extraordinary knowledge in the arts of governance and political strategy.
The story of a woman who defied the norms of her time and did things on her own terms despite the opposition her actions entailed.
A narrative about a woman who dared to stand in the frontlines of a battle field and lead an army behind her, thereby, successfully fighting off colonialism.
A short account of a woman who was a true 'black queen' in every sense of the word.
Behold... Empress Taitu, Queen of all Queens and Sunshine of Ethiopia!
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