17th Century in African - 17th-Century Monarchs in Africa, Tshibinda Ilunga, Yaqob of Ethiopia, Andriamasinavalona, Tembandumba (Paperback)

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 17th-Century Monarchs in Africa, Tshibinda Ilunga, Yaqob of Ethiopia, Andriamasinavalona, Tembandumba, Andriantsimitoviaminandriandehibe, Mbayi Kafwemb, Andrianjaka Razakatsitakatrandriana, Mussasa. Excerpt: Tshibinda Ilunga (b. 1600s) was a Luba Prince and Emperor of the Lunda and their civilizing hero. Tshibinda Ilunga was the son of Ilunga Mbili the warrior, hunter, prophet and Prince who came from East of the Lualaba river and became general of King Kongolos army and also helped him establish the Luba Kingdom. Tshibinda Ilunga was his son as well as King Kongolos maternal nephew; his older brother was Kalala Ilunga. After Ilunga Mbili left the Luba Kingdom and went back to his homeland, he left his two sons to be raised by the prophet Mujibu in the royal court. Tshibinda Ilungas mother was Bulanda, and her sister Mabela was Kalala Ilungas mother; both women were King Kongolos sisters and wives to Ilunga Mbili. Growing up, Kongolos nephews show great hunting and war skills as well as exceptional mystical abilities like their father. Tshibinda excels as a hunter and Kalala as a warrior; both help Kongolo extend the kingdom, and Kalala who heads the army establishes an empire. The fame of both Princes overshadows that of King Kongolo who becomes jealous of his nephews, and plots to have them murdered. While Kalala and his troops are sent on an expedition, on the orders of the King theres a mutiny and a group of soldiers attempt to kill Kalala. Most remain faithful to Kalala; he therefore comes out victorious. After seeing Kalala alive, Kongolo becomes fearful of his nephews growing power and influence. He organizes a ceremony in which the Princes had to dance in front of the King as were the customs. A hole filled with spears and idols wa... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=14449446