Black Brigade

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  • Language : Arabic
  • Subject : Novels
  • Author : Muhammad al-Munsi Qandil
  • ISBN : 9789770933237
  • Year : 2015

Set between 1863 and 1867, the French emperor, Napoleon III, makes an agreement with Khedive Said of Egypt to transport hundreds of black slave fighters to Mexico. The novel follows the adventures of Al-Aasi, a black slave who defies the slave traders and becomes a leader of a group of the slaves. Nominated for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) 2016.

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Book Details

Title Black Brigade
Language Arabic
Subject Novels
Author
ISBN 9789770933237
Year
Native Title كتيبة سوداء
Binding Paperback
Edition 2nd Edition
Pages 473
Native Author Name محمد المنسي قنديل

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