Anthills of the savannah

by Chinua Achebe

First published 1987 · 224 pages

About this book

Using the conflict between the city and tribal villages, the ravages of the great African drought, and Third World politics as a compelling backdrop, Achebe weaves a potent drama of modern Africa.

  • Political Fiction
  • Fiction
  • Politics and government
  • Africa, fiction
  • Fiction (fictional works by one author)
  • Fiction, political
  • New York Times reviewed
  • Petroleum industry and trade

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