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First publish date: 1969
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Arthur Ravenscroft
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In 1921, Iloro Nigeria's chief priest Ezeulu struggles to protect his Igbo traditions as British colonial rule and Christian influence clash, culminating in a tragic confrontation that challenges his authority and faith.

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πŸ“˜ There Was a Country

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A vivid portrayal of post‑colonial Nigeria, the novel juxtaposes city life and tribal unrest, exploring drought, political power struggles, and the influence of the petroleum industry on modern Africa.

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