Histories of the Hanged - David Anderson

Histories of the Hanged – David Anderson 

Histories of the Hanged is a groundbreaking account of Britain’s brutal suppression of the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya between 1952 and 1960. Drawing on more than 800 court cases and newly uncovered archival material, historian David Anderson reconstructs the “dirty war” waged by the colonial government—revealing systematic violence, political manipulation, and the use of extreme measures to maintain imperial control.

Through meticulous research, Anderson challenges long-standing narratives that vilified the Kikuyu rebels and exposes the colonial state as the true aggressor. The result is a powerful, unflinching history of resistance, repression, and the final unraveling of British rule in East Africa. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What You’ll Learn

• The truth behind Britain’s suppression of the Mau Mau uprising

• How colonial courts, prisons, and military forces operated during the emergency

• Evidence challenging the traditional portrayal of Kikuyu rebels

• The political, military, and propaganda strategies of late-stage colonial rule

• Firsthand accounts from court testimonies and newly uncovered archives

Who Should Read This Book

Readers interested in Kenyan history, colonial studies, political history, African independence movements, and anyone seeking a well-researched account of Britain’s final years in East Africa.

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