Kenya Cowboy : A Police Officer’s Account of the Mau Mau Emergency – Peter Hewitt

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“This is an interesting book written by an objective observer who has witnessed the gradual decline of a country that showed so much promise”
-Dries Brunt, Citizen

Originally published in 1999, Kenya Cowboy has been updated and re-released with a new analytical postscript. This is a stylish, first-hand account of Britain’s futile and often tragic struggle to retain its rich stake in East Africa in the face of the relentless Mau Mau uprising.

Previous to the social unrest that began in December 2007, which has blighted its apparent democracy, Kenya was hailed as a mature and stable post-colonial independent state. However, after 40 years of rigged elections, underlying problems have finally manifested themselves with thousands of aggrieved citizens taking to the streets. Unlike many of its neighbours during the period of transition from colony to independent state, Kenya did not collapse into a state of anarchy, but the Mau Mau uprising hangs like a dark cloud over this evolution. Their savage and brutal brand of terrorism was unknown to many, with the insurgents themselves hailed as heroes and celebrated with pride on Kenyatta Day every year since.

Here, Peter Hewitt, a former police officer at the time of the uprising, offers another side to the story. He gives a balanced assessment of the implications of Mau Mau as well as vivid and shocking reconstruction of events that took place. He seeks both to give a human perspective and to shed light on the darker areas of the time. It is a book that is filled with revelations, many damning.

Soft cover, Trade paperback size. Close to fine condition. Second Edition. Out of print. Overall condition Very Good ++ Scarce find

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SKU: 9781920143237 Category: Title: Kenya Cowboy : A Police Officer's Account of the Mau Mau Emergency
Author: Peter Hewitt
Publisher: 30 Degrees South Publishers
Year: 2008
ISBN10: 1920143238
ISBN13: 9781920143237
Condition: Very Good
Format: Trade Paperback
Inventory No: 1713

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“This is an interesting book written by an objective observer who has witnessed the gradual decline of a country that showed so much promise”
-Dries Brunt, Citizen

Originally published in 1999, Kenya Cowboy has been updated and re-released with a new analytical postscript. This is a stylish, first-hand account of Britain’s futile and often tragic struggle to retain its rich stake in East Africa in the face of the relentless Mau Mau uprising.

Previous to the social unrest that began in December 2007, which has blighted its apparent democracy, Kenya was hailed as a mature and stable post-colonial independent state. However, after 40 years of rigged elections, underlying problems have finally manifested themselves with thousands of aggrieved citizens taking to the streets. Unlike many of its neighbours during the period of transition from colony to independent state, Kenya did not collapse into a state of anarchy, but the Mau Mau uprising hangs like a dark cloud over this evolution. Their savage and brutal brand of terrorism was unknown to many, with the insurgents themselves hailed as heroes and celebrated with pride on Kenyatta Day every year since.

Here, Peter Hewitt, a former police officer at the time of the uprising, offers another side to the story. He gives a balanced assessment of the implications of Mau Mau as well as vivid and shocking reconstruction of events that took place. He seeks both to give a human perspective and to shed light on the darker areas of the time. It is a book that is filled with revelations, many damning.

Soft cover, Trade paperback size. Close to fine condition. Second Edition. Out of print. Overall condition Very Good ++ Scarce find

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Weight 0.65 kg
Dimensions 23.4 × 15.3 × 2.3 cm

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