Afonso I Mvemba a Nzinga, King of Kongo: His Life and Correspondence

By John K. Thornton

"John K. Thornton's new book is another must-read. It contains both translations of the extant letters of the most significant king of Kongo's history, Afonso I (r. 1506-1542), and a powerful, learned, and highly readable analysis of what these letters tell us about the life and times of one of the most important rulers anywhere in the world during the sixteenthcentury. This book will be essential reading forscholars, teachers, and students engaged with the history of the Kingdom of Kongo." --Toby Green, King's College London

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1647921392
• ISBN13: 9781647921392
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"