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This is a general introduction to Uganda and its people. The author looks at the country's regions and different ethnic groups from a historical and contemporary perspective. He also examines the different cultures across the country whose ethnic and cultural diversity is one of the most interesting features of this magnificent land. As a country and as a nation, Uganda has unique features which make it stand out on the African continent in a number of ways, making it one of the most well-known countries on the continent. It's alsoone of the most popular destinations for foreigners who visit Africa every year. The author has provided a comprehensive picture of the country from a historical and contemporary perspective, making this work an important guide for tourists, students and others going to Uganda. Scholars and others who specialise in Uganda in different fields may also find the book to be useful in a number of areas although it's not written strictly as a scholarly work. Members of the general public will find it to be equally useful if they want to know basic facts about Uganda and its people. The cultures of the different ethnic groups in every part of Uganda is one of the most important subjects covered in the book. And there is a lot more to learn from this work which is comprehensive enough for many people who are learning about Uganda for the first time. ... Read more

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Uganda's recovery has been remarkable, but when this book was being written, Museveni's guerrillas were only then launching their final bid for power. North America: Ohio U Press; Uganda: Fountain Publishers ... Read more

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A very dry reading
This book is very dry in its presentation of Ugandan history. Furthermore, I feel that this author skips over important details of Ugandan history such as the historical divide between north and south, which is a continual factor in the 21 year war with the LRA.

If possible find another author for a historical review of Ugandan history.

A Good Overview
This book is informative and a good reference, especially the economic and trade section.However, if you are looking for a well written masterpiece on Ugandan culture, this is probably not the book for you. ... Read more

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First published in 1889, this is an account of the chief events leading up to Uganda's becoming a British Protectorate. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Yoweri Museveni battled to power in 1986 and his government impressed many observers, some of whom recommended it as a model for other African states struggling to develop their resources in the best interests of their people. But where was change to start and how was it to continue in order to resolve the dilemmas facing Uganda? North America: Ohio U Press; Uganda: Fountain PublishersBR> ... Read more

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The texts, both written and aural, provide valuable perspectives on the second half of the 19th century in particular. ... Read more

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The role of Christian missionaries as agents of colonialism has been the subject of much study in the history of modern Africa. The author, currently teaching at the School of Education, Makerere University, portrays missionaries as persons who contributed to the destruction of indigenous African values, using education and Christianity as their main tools. He states that missionaries trained chiefs, teachers, clerics and other persons who they used to sow the seeds and nurture the seedlings of political, economic and cultural imperialism in Uganda and other African countries. The book brings together the fruits of the author's research and his practical experience. ... Read more

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This reprint of this celebrated classic text on Zanzibar makes available again the remarkably comprehensive account of the Island of Cloves, written by W. H. Ingrams and first published in 1931. Zanzibar, Its History and Its People is essentially an historical ethnography of Zanzibar. The author describes local legends, and their important social function in recording and constituting the oral history of the island. Ingrams extensive observations and personal experiences both on the main island of Unguja and Pemba and the smaller islands which make up Zanzibar provide a detailed and lively account of society at the time and make engaging reading. ... Read more

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Contributes to an emerging field of African social history in distinctive and innovative ways. Willis's central theme is power - from customary beliefs in alcohol as a symbol of authority and a means of enhancement and privilege, to the use of power in advertising and discourse on the consumption of modern bottled beers and spirits. It is Willis's contention that attitudes towards alcohol have become more similar across the region over time. Willis achieves a full chronological span of nearly two centuries. He lays considerable emphasis upon the late-colonial and post-colonial years; thus bringing out the continuities of these years which historians of eastern Africa have tended to overlook. Oral material from three case study areas in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are integrally woven in with archival and newspaper sources, each reinforcing and elaborating the other.Published in association with The British Institute in Eastern Africa North America: Ohio U Press; Uganda: Fountain Publishers; Kenya: EAEP ... Read more