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Book Synopsis: Only a few years after Britain defeated fascism came the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya - a mass armed rebellion by the Kikuyu people, demanding the return of their land and freedom. The draconian response of Britain's colonial government was to detain nearly the entire Kikuyu population of 1.5 million and to portray them as sub-human savages. Detainees in their thousands - possibly a hundred thousand or more - died from exhaustion, disease, starvation and systemic physical brutality. For decades these events remained untold.
Caroline Elkins conducted years of research to piece together this story, unearthing reams of documents and interviewing several hundred Kikuyu survivors. Britain's Gulag reveals, for the first time, the full savagery of the Mau Mau war and the ruthless determination with which Britain sought to control its empire.
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Discover the untold story of Britain's dark history with "Britain's Gulag: The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya." This gripping book takes you back to a time when the Mau Mau uprising rocked Kenya and challenged Britain's control. The author, Caroline Elkins, has meticulously researched and uncovered the shocking truth behind this forgotten chapter of history.
Uncover the horrifying reality of the Mau Mau war, where the Kikuyu people fought for their land and freedom – only to face a brutal response from the British colonial government. As you delve into the pages of "Britain's Gulag," you will witness the atrocities committed against the Kikuyu population. With countless Kikuyu detainees suffering from starvation, disease, and physical brutality, the full extent of this savagery is revealed.
Caroline Elkins's extensive research, including interviews with Kikuyu survivors and countless documents, brings the heart-wrenching stories of those who endured these atrocities to light. "Britain's Gulag" is a testament to their resilience and a stark reminder of the depths of human cruelty.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Britain's colonial history and the lengths they went to maintain control over their empire. Experience this gripping narrative that pulls no punches and sheds light on a forgotten part of our collective past. Get your copy of "Britain's Gulag: The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya" today and embark on an eye-opening journey.
Grab your copy of "Britain's Gulag: The Brutal End of Empire in Kenya" now and explore the dark secrets that have long been buried.
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