C. Harne
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Biafra
- The History and Legacy of the Secessionist Republic of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War
- De: Charles River Editors
- Narrado por: Bill Hare
- Duración: 1 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 20
Nigeria was an unpopular destination for European settlement, thanks to its punishing climate and proliferation of tropical disease, so it saw very little direct European influence. Europeans were posted to Nigeria or sought employment purely to satisfy the needs of administration, and, of course, the various Christian missionary organizations were led largely by whites. Christian missions, incidentally, succeeded spectacularly in the spreading of Christianity across the animist south, but they made absolutely no inroads in the Muslim north.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Aside from the Bias
- De C. Harne en 09-13-23
- Biafra
- The History and Legacy of the Secessionist Republic of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War
- De: Charles River Editors
- Narrado por: Bill Hare
Aside from the Bias
Revisado: 09-13-23
Aside from the bias, to much of which I cannot speak, because I'm not an expert on the play by play of the Biafran war, the narration needs to be redone. It was SOOOO painful to listen to. Firstly, I have never heard a G pronounced so hard, as in IGGGbo, all throughout the book. Many other words made me cringe too, and I'm not even Nigerian. Chooooo! it was painful. Worst of all, the narrator attempts an accent whenever he quotes a historical figure!!! The book is short, concise, and may hold small value. If you can stomach the ignorance, it might give you an overview, or the western establishment narrative, in a nutshell. Much of the language seems carefully chosen to mock the intelligence of various figures, especially Igbo officers. Just redo this narration, and if you're considering buying this, you might reconsider to whom you're giving your money, but you might get something from it. I do like that it's short.
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Daughters of Nri
- De: Reni K. Amayo
- Narrado por: Weruche Opia
- Duración: 11 h y 8 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,418
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,302
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,298
A gruesome war results in the old gods' departure from earth. The only remnants of their existence lie in two girls. Twins, separated at birth. Goddesses who grow up believing that they are human. Daughters of Nri explores their epic journey of self-discovery as they embark on a path back to one another. Strong-willed Naala grows up seeking adventure in her quiet and small village. While the more reserved Sinai resides in the cold and political palace of Nri.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The potential to be a good story but the pace is unbearable
- De Danay en 02-19-20
- Daughters of Nri
- De: Reni K. Amayo
- Narrado por: Weruche Opia
I very much enjoyed this story
Revisado: 09-11-23
There's wisdom and culture woven in to a very enjoyably story. If you've read Celestine Prophecy, it's similar, in that it's profound, simple and fantastical. But life really is like that. A very good book to read if you're interested in Igbo culture too.
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