A Line in the River: Khartoum, City of Memory

by Jamal Mahjoub

Book Overview

Part history, part memoir, a moving portrait of Sudan-once the largest, most diverse country in Africa-and its self-destruction.

"A most absorbing and rewarding book." -Michael Palin

"An affecting and heartfelt reminder for those of us who have passed time in Khartoum . . . I have been waiting more than fifty years for this book." -Jim Crace

In 1956, Sudan gained independence from Britain and stood on the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1408885468
• ISBN13: 9781408885468
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.4"