The Stolen Prince: Gannibal, Adopted Son of Peter the Great, Great-Grandfather of Alexander Pushkin, and Europe's First Black Intellectual

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Book Synopsis: In the spring of 1703, a young African boy stepped off a slave ship in Constantinople, the gateway between East and West. Huddling in chains, with other frightened captives, the seven-year-old claimed to be a prince of Abyssinia, a "noble Moor" kidnapped and stolen out of Africa. His tragedy was shared by millions of black people caught up in the Islamic slave trade, but his destiny was unique: rescued by Peter the Great, the young African became Abram Petrovich Gannibal.Russia's westernizing tsar adopted the child and, in a bizarre nature-and-nurture experiment, lavished on him the best education available in the new "European" capital of Saint Petersburg. Gannibal, the "Negro of Peter the Great," soared to dizzying heights as a soldier, diplomat, mathematician and spy. He was fêted in glittering salons, from the Winter Palace to the Louvre, and came to know Voltaire and Montesquieu, who praised him as the "dark star of Russia's enlightenment." At the same time, his military exploits, from northern Spain to the icy wastes of Siberia -- to say nothing of his marital problems -- sealed Gannibal's reputation as the Russian Othello.African prince or not, the ex-slave founded a dynasty of his own in Russia, where he came to embody the strengths and weaknesses of the country itself -- volatile, courageous, handsome, gifted and always astonishing. His descendants included not only Alexander Pushkin, Russia's greatest poet, but also, in England, several Mountbattens and others close to the royal family.

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Treat yourself to an extraordinary journey through history with "The Stolen Prince: Gannibal". This captivating book brings to life the incredible story of a young African boy, snatched from his homeland, who went on to become Europe's first black intellectual. As you immerse yourself in the pages, you'll witness the power of resilience and the indomitable human spirit.

Step into the world of Abram Petrovich Gannibal, the "Negro of Peter the Great," and discover a tale filled with adventure, intrigue, and triumph against all odds. Follow his remarkable journey from the moment he disembarked a slave ship to his adoption by Russia's westernizing tsar. Be enchanted by his rise to prominence as a soldier, diplomat, mathematician, and spy.

With each turn of the page, you'll be transported to glittering salons, where Gannibal's intellect and charm captivate the likes of Voltaire and Montesquieu. You'll shiver as you accompany him through treacherous military expeditions across continents, from Spain to Siberia. And amidst the grandeur, you'll witness the simultaneous fragility of love and personal struggles that shaped Gannibal as the Russian Othello.

But "The Stolen Prince: Gannibal" isn't just a tale of one man's extraordinary life; it's a story that weaves together the threads of history and culture. Gannibal founded a dynasty that transcended borders, leaving an enduring legacy. His descendants included none other than Alexander Pushkin, Russia's renowned poet, and even influential figures close to the British royal family.

Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a literary journey that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and unveils a hidden chapter of history. Grab your copy of "The Stolen Prince: Gannibal" today and let the past come alive in your hands.

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