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Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story Of Britain'S Gulag In Kenya,Used
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A Major Work Of History That For The First Time Reveals The Violence And Terror At The Heart Of Britain'S Civilizing Mission In Kenyaas Part Of The Allied Forces, Thousands Of Kenyans Fought Alongside The British In World War Ii. But Just A Few Years After The Defeat Of Hitler, The British Colonial Government Detained Nearly The Entire Population Of Kenya'S Largest Ethnic Minority, The Kikuyusome One And A Half Million People.The Compelling Story Of The System Of Prisons And Work Camps Where Thousands Met Their Deaths Has Remained Largely Untoldthe Victim Of A Determined Effort By The British To Destroy All Official Records Of Their Attempts To Stop The Mau Mau Uprising, The Kikuyu People'S Ultimately Successful Bid For Kenyan Independence.Caroline Elkins, An Assistant Professor Of History At Harvard University, Spent A Decade In London, Nairobi, And The Kenyan Countryside Interviewing Hundreds Of Kikuyu Men And Women Who Survived The British Camps, As Well As The British And African Loyalists Who Detained Them.The Result Is An Unforgettable Account Of The Unraveling Of The British Colonial Empire In Kenyaa Pivotal Moment In Twentieth Century History With Chilling Parallels To America'S Own Imperial Project. Imperial Reckoning Is The Winner Of The 2006 Pulitzer Prize For Nonfiction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Imperial Reckoning'? A: 'Imperial Reckoning' explores the violence and terror during Britain's colonial rule in Kenya, particularly focusing on the detention of the Kikuyu people.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Imperial Reckoning'? A: The book is authored by Caroline Elkins, an assistant professor of history at Harvard University.
- Q: What type of book is 'Imperial Reckoning'? A: 'Imperial Reckoning' is a nonfiction historical account that discusses the impact of British colonialism in Kenya.
- Q: When was 'Imperial Reckoning' published? A: 'Imperial Reckoning' was published on January 11, 2005.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Imperial Reckoning' is the First Edition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Imperial Reckoning' have? A: 'Imperial Reckoning' contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Imperial Reckoning' is in new condition, classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What binding type is used for 'Imperial Reckoning'? A: 'Imperial Reckoning' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'Imperial Reckoning'? A: Key themes include colonial violence, the Mau Mau uprising, and the complexities of British imperialism in Kenya.
- Q: Is there any awards associated with 'Imperial Reckoning'? A: 'Imperial Reckoning' won the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction in 2006.