The wakil is notorious for his lenient handling of his whites, even letting them keep their tribal names and pagan beliefs. Read free book excerpt from lion s blood by steven barnes, page 4 of 4. On one hand, it is an exercise in polemics and rhetoric, but on the other, it tells an engrossing story of two boys who have a complex masterslave relationship. A novel of slavery and freedom in an alternate america 9780446526685 by barnes, steven and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A novel of slavery and freedom in an alternate america by steven barnes from amazons fiction books store. Steven barnes has taken a daring step with lions blood. Read free book excerpt from lion s blood by steven barnes, page 3 of 4.
Lion s blood by steven barnes, 9780446526685, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A novel of slavery and freedom in an alternate america by steven barnes 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The novel presents an alternate world where an islamic africa is the center of technological progress and learning while europe remains largely tribal and backward. Lions blood is a novel of role reversal in which europeans have been subjugated into slavery by a thriving islamicafrican culture. In the year 1863, a primitive village is raided, want to read. Barnes and his characters, kai and aidan, leave loose ends at the end of the novel. Lions blood in ancient times, socrates fled athens for the courts of egypt, setting in motion events that led to carthage destroying rome. Jeanpaul tipples in a work of alternate history in which the peoples of africa colonize the americas, the fates of two familiesone islamic african aristocrats, the other druidic irish slavescollide as two young. And when aidan becomes personal servant to the wakils mischievous yet brilliant son, kai, friendship is allowed to blossom between the two youths a bond that seems to eclipse their status as master and slave. The cestus deception, and the living dead 2, and more on. Where, instead of white masters and black slaves, it was the other way around. Through his brilliant inversion of our history, author steven barnes examines the complex evils of slavery in a new light with lion s blood, an intelligent and exciting novel of freedom and bondage, battle and intrigue, sex and love, set in an america threatened by total war as aztecs, zulus, moors, and whites clash.
He has written novels, short fiction, screen plays for television, scripts for comic books, animation, newspaper copy, and magazine articles. If you would not fear the lion, you must be a lion yourself, notes an old swahili proverb, and its that fearlessness that gives barnes s moving epic its strength and power. A novel of slavery and freedom in an alternate america. Read free book excerpt from lion s blood by steven barnes, page 1 of 4. This book is based on a white slave, aidan, and his journey throughout life. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Steven barnes has published twentythree novels and over three million words of science fiction and fantasy. As zulu heart opens, new world nobleman kai ibn jallaleddin is a senator of new djibouti, an envied plantation owner. Barnes first published piece of fiction, the novelette the locusts 1979, written with larry niven, and was a hugo award nominee. That stevens barnes is an african american makes the scenes of the middle. Lions blood is a 2002 alternate history novel by american writer steven barnes. This fastpaced and compelling alternate history novel takes on issues of race, religion, loyalty, and courage. A novel of slavery and freedom in an alternate america book online at best prices in india on. Through his brilliant inversion of our history, author steven barnes examines the complex evils of slavery in a new light with lions blood, an intelligent and exciting novel of freedom and bondage, battle and intrigue, sex and love, set in an america threatened by total war as aztecs, zulus, moors, and whites clash.
I came to this book via the filk music cd inshallah. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Read free book excerpt from lion s blood by steven barnes, page 2 of 4. In lion s blood, steven barnes writes about such a world. Imagine a world in which egypt was the superpower of the world. Bordered by fierce azteca to the south, the red mens nations of the far west, and the viking empire in the north, bilalistan is a vast, rich land adorned with inspiring mosques, zulu. I enjoyed the music, but i wanted to know more about the world that inspired it. Zulu heart lions blood, book 2 by steven barnes fantastic fiction. I was first introduced to him as a young boy fishing with his father in the beautiful river, the lady, in eire, where him and his family lived. So i picked up lion s blood, not sure what to expect. Zulu heart returns to the 19th century of steven barness justly acclaimed novel lions blood, a brilliant alternate history in which black africans have colonized the new world with white europeans as their slaves. From visionary writer steven barnes comes an astonishing, compelling alternate history of a world where north africans conquered rome and black men settled the americas.
Kais conflicted feelings and aidans longing for freedom are part of the broad canvas in this fascinating story of an alternate america. What i got was thoughtful, intriguing alternate history. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Steven barnes, has emerged with one of the best books of 2002, a novel that explores a what if question.
What if the united states of america had a past where white folks were the slaves and africans were the slave masters. In lions blood, steven barnes writes about such a world. Lions blood is perhaps the best book about slavery and race in america i have. Blood lions by steve bradshaw nook book ebook barnes. Author and television writer steven barnes on his awardwinning alternate history novel, lion s blood.
Steven barnes born march 1, 1952 is an american science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writer. See all books authored by steven barnes, including star wars. Lions blood lions blood, book 1 by steven barnes book cover, description, publication history. Publication date 2002 topics europeans, imperialism, colonies, slaves publisher. A novel of slavery and freedom in an alternate america by steven barnes 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Lion s blood is a satire of race relations in this country in the latter half of the 19th century. A novel of slavery and freedom in an alternate america 9780446612210. He has written several episodes of the outer limits and baywatch, as well as the stargate sg1 episode brief candle and the andromeda episode the sum of its parts.
But the tranquillity of dar kush hides a world where. Butler called barnes s endeavoraward winning novel lions blood imaginative, well researched, well written, and devastating. Zulu heart lions blood, book 2 by steven barnes book cover, description, publication history. Through his brilliant inversion of our history, author steven barnes examines the complex evils of slavery in a new light with lions blood, an intelligent and. Steven barnes books list of books by author steven barnes. Steven barnes is a new york times bestselling author, screenwriter and educator who has written more than thirty science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels. A novel of slavery and freedom in an alternate america by steven barnes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Although not mentioned anywhere, it appears that lion s blood is only the first book of a possible series. Lions blood inshallah book 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
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