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- ISBN 9781846030246
- Weight: 260g
- Dimensions: 180 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 10 Aug 2006
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The Mau-Mau uprising (1952-60) remains a controversial conflict, waged by warriors about whom many myths have been formed, but little truth has been written.
Condemned by history as a brutal rag-tag force engaged in oath-taking, cannibalism and witchcraft, the military activities of the Mau-Mau have long been overlooked. Although their skill, organization and unique motivation forced the British government to undertake the longest airlift in military history, and to deploy extensive force at a cost of almost £60 million, before it could claim victory.
This book reveals the real men and women behind the Mau-Mau; the truth behind the oaths that bound them together; and how they became a powerful force, paving the way for Kenya's independence.
Dr Abiodun Alao is Professor of African Studies at King's College London. He has written many books on African security, including Rage and Carnage in the name of God: Religious Violence in Nigeria (2022) and Religion, Public Health and Human Security in Nigeria (2023).
Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured in the worlds of publishing and television, and is sought after by collectors worldwide.
