Mau-Mau Warrior

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Series:
Warrior
Author:
Christa Hook, Abiodun Alao
ISBN:
9781472802392
Related ISBNs:
9781846030246, 9781846030246, 9781846030246
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages:
64
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-10-24
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Military, Nonfiction, Reference