A History of Uganda (Paperback)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Traffikoo Publishing, 2026

9798256031077

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Paperback. A History of Uganda offers readers a sweeping journey from the dawn of humanity in the Nile's cradle to the nation's complex present. Beginning with fossil evidence of early hominins and the stone-age cultures that shaped the landscape, the book traces how geography, migration, and technological breakthroughs laid the foundations for the great kingdoms of Bunyoro, Buganda, and Nkore. Readers will gain insight into the sophisticated social structures, spiritual beliefs, and economic practices that defined pre-colonial life, from clan systems and ancestor veneration to the iron-working prowess that powered regional trade.The narrative then follows the tumultuous encounter with European explorers, missionaries, and traders, revealing how the quest for the Nile's source sparked a religious and political rivalry that paved the way for colonial conquest. Chapters detail the establishment of the Uganda Protectorate, the imposition of indirect rule, and the profound consequences of the 1900 Buganda Agreement, which reshaped land tenure, governance, and ethnic relations. Readers will experience the economic transformation driven by cash crops, railway construction, and coercive labor systems, as well as the varied forms of African resistance and collaboration that characterized colonial rule.Moving into the era of independence, the book examines the hopeful birth of a nation in 1962, the early challenges of ethnic tension and political rivalry, and the dramatic crises that led to the abolition of traditional kingdoms, the rise of Milton Obote, and the shocking ascent of Idi Amin. Readers will witness the brutality of Amin's regime, the expulsion of the Asian community, the economic collapse, and the eventual liberation war that toppled him. The subsequent return of Obote, the guerrilla war in the Luwero Triangle, and Yoweri Museveni's seizure of power are presented with careful attention to the human cost and the ideological shifts that followed.The final sections explore Uganda's recent decades, covering Museveni's reconstruction efforts, the insurgency of the Lord's Resistance Army, the discovery of oil reserves, and the country's evolving role in regional security. Readers will understand how structural adjustment, political liberalization, and social change have intersected with persistent challenges such as youth unemployment, corruption, and debates over democracy and human rights. By the end, they will have a comprehensive grasp of the forces that have forged Uganda's identity-a story of resilience, tragedy, and ongoing struggle for a stable, prosperous future. A comprehensive history of Uganda from early hominins and stone-age cultures through the kingdoms of Bunyoro, Buganda, and Nkore, colonial encounter, and independence to the present day. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Titel
A History of Uganda (Paperback)
Autor
Michael Okello
Verlag
Traffikoo Publishing
Erscheinungsjahr
2026
Zustand
new
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-13
9798256031077

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