An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
317: African Amazons
March 30, 2023
Description
A story spanning modern-day Ghana, Angola, and Benin, historian Luke Pepera joins Tom and Dominic to discuss the tradition of African queens, female warriors, and military commanders. Through the...
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Books Referenced
Motherland, 500,000 Years of African History, Cultures and Identity
Author: Luke Pepperer
Context:
Mentioned as a forthcoming book (2025) that the guest Luke Pepperer is writing, introduced when he joins the podcast to discuss African queens and Amazons
Flashman's Lady
Author: George MacDonald Fraser
Context:
Dominic reads a passage describing Ranavalona, the 'mad monarch of Madagascar,' from this novel. The book features the character Flashman serving as her military advisor and 'stud' at her court. Referenced multiple times during the discussion of Ranavalona.