Mau-Mau Warrior
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 (Book 108)
- Author:
- Christa Hook, Abiodun Alao
- ISBN:
- 9781472801821
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781846030246
- Publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Pages:
- 64
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2022-10-29
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2013
- Copyright by:
- Osprey Publishing Ltd.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- History, Military, Nonfiction, Reference