Mau-Mau Warrior by Abiodun Alao
Osprey's study of the Mau Mau Rebellion (1952-1960) in Kenya and its fighters. The Mau Mau Freedom Fighters waged a guerrilla war for eight years against their British colonial rulers, which became known as the Mau Mau Uprising. The Mau Mau sought to win back their land and independence. This underground militia was an extremely powerful force employing tactics, which included the assassination of British settlers and the Africans who collaborated with the British, as well as raiding colonial prisons for weapons and staging daring ambushes in the Kenyan forests and mountains. The conflict saw these untrained warriors, deemed by many to be terrorists employ an innovative mix of traditional African warfare tactics, counterinsurgency methods and European firepower. The uprising ended in failure but set the stage for Kenyan independence in 1963. This title will explore their unique motivations, training and tactics, as well as their battle experience.Dr Abiodun Alao is Professor of African Studies at King's College London. He has written many books on African security, including Rage and Carnage in the name of God: Religious Violence in Nigeria (2022) and Religion, Public Health and Human Security in Nigeria (2023).
Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured in the worlds of publishing and television, and is sought after by collectors worldwide.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846030246 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846030242 |
| Title | Mau-Mau Warrior |
| Author | Abiodun Alao |
| Series | Warrior |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2006-08-10 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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