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Africa - Histories of the Hanged: The Dirty War in Kenya and the End of Empire

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Book Synopsis: "A remarkable account of Britain's last stand in Kenya. This is imperial history at its very best."--John Hope Franklin In "a gripping narrative that is all but impossible to put down" (Joseph C. Miller), Histories of the Hanged exposes the long-hidden colonial crimes of the British in Kenya. This groundbreaking work tells how the brutal war between the colonial government and the insurrectionist Mau Mau between 1952 and 1960 dominated the final bloody decade of imperialism in East Africa. Using extraordinary new evidence, David Anderson puts the colonial government on trial with eyewitness testimony from over 800 court cases and previously unseen archives. His research exonerates the Kikuyu rebels; hardly the terrorists they were thought to be; and reveals the British to be brutal aggressors in a "dirty war" that involved leaders at the highest ranks of the British government. This astonishing piece of scholarship portrays a teetering colonial empire in its final phase; employing whatever military and propaganda methods it could to preserve an order that could no longer hold. 18 photographs, 2 maps Read more

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Discover the untold story of Britain's last stand in Kenya with Histories of the Hanged. This riveting account of a forgotten chapter in history will captivate and educate you, revealing the dark secrets of colonial crimes committed by the British. Immerse yourself in this groundbreaking work that sheds light on the brutal war between the colonial government and the Mau Mau insurrectionists.

Prepare to be enthralled by the astonishing evidence presented by David Anderson in this meticulously researched book. With over 800 court cases and previously unseen archives, Anderson unveils the true identity of the Kikuyu rebels - far from the terrorists they were believed to be. Instead, he exposes the British as brutal aggressors in a "dirty war" that involved even the highest ranks of their government.

Imperial history comes alive as you delve into the gripping narrative that Anderson has masterfully woven. From military tactics to propaganda methods, experience the desperate struggle of a crumbling empire on the brink of collapse. Step into the past and bear witness to the last bloody decade of imperialism in East Africa, with all its gripping twists and turns.

Don't miss your chance to own this captivating piece of scholarship that challenges conventional narratives. Order Histories of the Hanged today and uncover the truth about Britain's dark history in Kenya. Click here to order now!

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