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This book is the first in a series of three stories about Moshoeshoe and begins with his childhood. As a young boy Moshoeshoe preferred talking through problems rather than fighting about them. But he soon realized that he had to be strong and often ruthless to gain the respect of his followers and, more importantly, his enemies. Our story tells how he grew into a hard, uncompromising, but just and wise leader.

Book Extract

We meet Moshoeshoe(Moshesh) at a time when news of his settlement on ThabaBosiu had spread. People came from far and wide, refugees looking for food and shelter. Not all people came in peace, however, and Moshoeshoe and his people were threatened on more than one occasion. Matiwane had survived the time of the difaqane by being an aggressor, and when he moved into the area it meant trouble for Moshoeshoe and his people.