Historical fiction books set in Niger (2)
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The Epic of Askia Mohammed by Nouhou Malio, Thomas A. Hale (translator) EN
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Askia Mohammed is the most famous leader in the history of the Songhay Empire, which reached its apogee during his reign in 1493-1528. Songhay, approximately halfway between the present-day cities of Timbuktu in Mali and Niamey in Niger, became a political force beginning in 1463, under the leadership of Sonni Ali Ber. By the time of his death in 1492, the foundation had been laid for the development under Askia Mohammed of a complex system of administration, a well-equipped army and navy, and a network of large government-owned farms. The present rendition of the epic was narrated by the grio... continue
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Sarraounia by Abdoulaye Mamani FR
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Ce roman relate une expédition coloniale française entre Niger et Tchad, arrêtée par la reine magicienne - Sarraounia - d'un petit royaume situé à l'ouest de l'actuelle République du Niger. Ecriture simple et directe. L'oeuvre repose sur des faits authentiques.
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