{"product_id":"monomotapa-rising-sarah-lambert-9798275690811","title":"Monomotapa Rising: A Journey Through Dynasties, Unity, Betrayal, and the Struggle Against Arab and European Incursions","description":"\u003cb\u003eLong before Africa was carved apart by foreign ambition, a powerful empire rose from the southern hills and refused to bow. Its story has been buried, distorted, and overlooked... until now.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMonomotapa Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, you step into the world of kings, generals, priesthoods, and the sprawling dynasties that shaped one of Africa's greatest civilizations. What you're about to discover will change how you see power, unity, betrayal, and the ancient brilliance that defined southern Africa. Few people know that long before European arrival, these states built vast trade networks, mastered iron technology, raised stone cities, and governed through political systems as complex as any on earth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book traces the rise of Monomotapa from its earliest southern dynasties to its peak under leaders like Mutota and Matope. You'll witness the cracks that formed through internal rivalry, the quiet strategies foreign powers used to infiltrate African courts, and the fierce resistance that erupted when the empire refused to surrender its future. The hidden truth behind shifting alliances, civil wars, and the advance of the Dutch, British, and Portuguese reveals a larger pattern that still shapes Africa's political memory today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy this book matters: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt restores a history built on courage, strategy, engineering mastery, and cultural identity. It challenges old narratives and brings you face to face with the real forces that shaped southern Africa. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat you'll gain: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deeper understanding of African statecraft, the struggles that tested unity, and the resilience that kept people fighting long after outsiders predicted their end. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen this knowledge matters most: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow more than ever, as conversations about heritage, identity, and historical truth are reshaping how we see the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho this book is for: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders who crave real history told with life and emotion, lovers of African studies, and anyone ready to rediscover a story that should never have been forgotten. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady to uncover the truth behind one of Africa's greatest empires? \u003cb\u003eGet your copy today and begin the journey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Lambert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798275690811\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Sarah Lambert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997260787967,"sku":"9798275690811","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/monomotapa-rising-sarah-lambert-9798275690811","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}