The Brothers' War: Biafra and Nigeria was first published in 1972.
In the UK it had the title The Nigerian Civil War. That is what it
is about. In the early 1960s Nigeria looked set to be the major
black African country. It seemed to be immune from the internecine
struggles that bedevilled so many of the African states. The
illusion of stability was shattered at the beginning of 1966.
During the next four years the country suffered two bloody coups, a
series of appalling massacres, and a protracted and savage civil
war which claimed a million lives. This was a civil war on a par
with the American and Spanish civil wars and like both those it was
a desperate affair, fought to the bitter end by determined people
who shared a common past and a common language. John de St. Jorre
covered the conflict for the Observer. He was one of the few people
to keep in touch with both sides. His account was objective and
remains definitive.
General
Imprint: |
Faber and Faber
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2009 |
Authors: |
John De st Jorre
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Dimensions: |
153 x 234 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
462 |
Edition: |
Main |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-571-25191-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
0-571-25191-9 |
Barcode: |
9780571251919 |
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