Abyssinian Chronicles book by Moses Isegawa

Abyssinian Chronicles book by Moses Isegawa

Abyssinian Chronicles is a sweeping coming-of-age novel set in Uganda during the turbulent decades of Idi Amin’s dictatorship and the political violence that followed. The story follows Mugezi, a sharp and observant young boy growing up in a society shaped by fear, corruption, family conflict, and instability.

Moses Isegawa combines humour, satire, and brutal realism to explore how dictatorship and violence affect both public life and private relationships. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• Ugandan history under Idi Amin
• Themes of survival, corruption, and resilience
• Coming-of-age during political turmoil
• Family conflict and social instability
• African postcolonial political realities

Who should read it

• Readers who enjoy African historical fiction
• Fans of political and coming-of-age novels
• Anyone interested in Ugandan history
• Readers who like vivid, large-scale storytelling

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