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Scary African History Facts

Scary African History Facts

A Journey Through the Continent's Darkest Histories (Revised Edition)
Auke de Haan
Auke de Haan
Language: English - ISBN: 9783565076758 - 179 pages
Paperback
€14.99
€14.99
Skriuwer.com

Synopsis

Africa's history is far darker, stranger, and more terrifying than most people ever learn. Behind the postcards of golden savannas and ancient pyramids lies a continent soaked in blood, mystery, and rituals that would make anyone's skin crawl. From the cursed tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the brutal warfare tactics of the Zulu empire, Africa's past is filled with chapters that history books conveniently leave out. This book pulls back the curtain on 5,000 years of Africa's most disturbing, fascinating, and little known history. Empires built on human sacrifice, kingdoms that thrived on fear, and civilizations whose darkest secrets are only now being uncovered. Ancient Egyptian death rituals that went far beyond mummification. The blood soaked reign of Shaka Zulu and the wars that reshaped southern Africa. Carthage's darkest religious practices and the price of appeasing the gods. Lost civilizations whose collapse remains a mystery. Colonial era atrocities deliberately erased from the record. Every story is real. Every fact is documented. None of it is sugarcoated. Africa's real history does not need exaggeration to be terrifying.

About Auke de Haan

Auke de Haan
Hi, I'm Auke, a passionate advocate for the Frisian language with deep roots in Frisian culture. I grew up in this vibrant heritage and have dedicated myself to preserving our unique linguistic identity. It's spoken by about 500,000 people, mostly in Friesland, Netherlands. As a key contributor to Skriuwer.com, I work with others to create books that educate and inspire, helping ensure the Frisian language, recognized as an official language alongside Dutch, stays alive for future generations. My work comes from a strong belief in language as the foundation of history and belonging. I'm proud that proceeds from these books support nonprofit efforts like De Fryske Wrâld. Join me in sustaining this ancient European tongue. Let's keep Frisian thriving.

Product specifications

BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publishing dateSaturday, 18 April 2026
Edition1
ISBN9783565076758
Pagecount179
Interior colorBlack/white
Size155 x 235 mm
PublisherSkriuwer.com
AuthorAuke de Haan
CategoryHistory and politics > Other history