Political LeadersThey say true leaders are born, not made. When faced with slavery, oppression, or human rights issues, many men and women are brave enough to do what needs to be done and to step into the role of leading others. For example, Queen Nzinga of the Mbundu people, of present day Angola, refused to let her country be taken over by the Portuguese and her people enslaved. Not every history making leader is without controversy, however. Readers can find out