Segu

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The bestselling epic novel of family, treachery, rivalry, religious fervour and the turbulent fate of a people

The year is 1797, and the kingdom of Segu is flourishing. The people of Segu, the Bambara, are guided by their griots and priests while their lives are ruled by nature. But change is about to come- from the east comes a new religion, Islam, and from the West, the slave trade. Segu follows the life of Dousika Traore, the king's most trusted advisor, and his four sons- Tiekoro, who embraces Islam; Siga, a merchant; Naba, who is kidnapped by slave traders; and Malobali, a mercenary and half-hearted Christian. Based on historical events, Segu captures the struggle of a growing nation trying to cope with jihads, national rivalries and racism.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780241293515
Published: April 2017

Number of pages: 512
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 22 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd