R. Mugo Gatheru

Kenya: From Colonization to Independence, 1888-1970

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ISBN 13:
9780786421992
author:
R. Mugo Gatheru
format:
Paperback
publisher:
McFarland
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
232
Dimensions:
5.90 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.56 (d)
Genre:
Kenya - History
Condition:
New
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Kenya: From Colonization to Independence, 1888-1970 by R. Mugo Gatheru explores the complex history of Kenya from its colonization in the late 1800s to its emergence as an independent country. This book presents a nuanced view of the land and its people, highlighting the tensions between European settlers and African tribes. The author examines the economic, political, and social policies imposed by Britain, which ultimately led to the Mau Mau rebellion in 1952. Gatheru also discusses the roles of key reform leaders, such as Harry Thuku and Jomo Kenyatta, in the country's struggle for independence. The book concludes with the granting of Kenyan independence in 1963 and the aftermath of this significant event. The author provides a balanced perspective on Kenya's colonial history, revealing how sixty years of British policies culminated in the Mau Mau rebellion. This thought-provoking account offers insight into the complex events that shaped Kenya's path to independence.

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