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OverviewTrapped in History tells how the British colonised Kenya and how African nationalism arose under Jomo Kenyatta. It describes the terrifying first attacks by the guerrilla freedom fighters known as Mau Mau. Though defeated, the Mau Mau hastened the end of British rule in Kenya. Trapped in History explores the effect the uprising on the author, who grew up as a child in the Kenya colony.The book is both a history, as well as a memoir, of the end of Empire. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicholas RankinPublisher: Faber & Faber Imprint: Faber & Faber Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.847kg ISBN: 9780571307746ISBN 10: 0571307744 Pages: 576 Publication Date: 16 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNicholas Rankin worked for 20 years for the BBC World Service, winning 2 UN awards and becoming Chief Producer.He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.He lives in Ramsgate, Kent. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |