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The Last of the African Kings
Maryse Conde
Intertwines the themes of exile, lost origins, memory, and hope. This book, set mainly in the Americanas, begins with the regal Behanzin, an African king who opposed French colonialism and was exiled to distant Martinique. It follows the wayward fortunes of a noble African family.
232 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 1, 1997 |
| ISBN13 | 9780803263840 |
| Publishers | University of Nebraska Press |
| Pages | 216 |
| Dimensions | 230 × 154 × 21 mm · 366 g |
| Translator | Philcox, Richard |