There Was a Country
by Chinua Achebe
"A Memoir"
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There Was a Country by Chinua Achebe
Details
Perspective:
Civilian
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Africa
Page Count:
354
Published Date:
2012
ISBN13:
9781101595985
Summary
There Was a Country is Chinua Achebe's memoir of the Nigerian-Biafran War (1967-1970). The renowned Nigerian author recounts his personal experiences during the conflict when the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria attempted to form the independent nation of Biafra. Achebe describes the political tensions leading to the war, the devastating humanitarian crisis that resulted, and the eventual defeat of Biafra. The book combines historical analysis with intimate reflections on how the war affected him, his family, and millions of Nigerians, while examining the lasting impact of this tragedy on Nigeria's development.
