BOOK DESCRIPTION (Amazon KDP format):

History isn't just written by the victors - sometimes, it's imagined by them too. The Monster That Sank an Empire peels back the myth to reveal the truth behind legendary creatures from across the world. From Africa's mysterious Mokele-Mbembe said to roam the Congo, to Japan's grotesque river-dwelling Kappa, these weren't merely fantasy - they were projections of fear, colonial confusion, spiritual belief, and cultural storytelling shaped by real events.

This gripping narrative journeys through jungles, battlefields, and imperial courts, exposing the global trade routes, political ambitions, and cultural clashes that transformed local legends into terrifying monsters. Perfect for readers who crave the untold side of history, this book digs where the myth ends and the truth begins.