Sir Winston S. Churchill

My African Journey

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Produktbeschreibung

As Under Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1907, Winston S. Churchill toured Britain's territories in East Africa. My African Journey, first published in 1908, documents his travels and the people he met; he waxes lyrical on the natural beauty of Uganda and goes on to explore Egypt and Sudan via the White Nile. More than a travelogue however, Churchill, now in his 30s, turns his attention towards issues of government and development, suggesting that the best way to tap the latent wealth of East Africa was the development of the railway system. His thoughts on settlement, race and government provide an intriguing insight into contemporary imperialism and African history and fascinating reading for both Churchill enthusiasts and those interested in the historical relationship between Britain and its colonies towards the end of the British Empire.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Academic
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 261918
• 1st ed.
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 154mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 320g
• ISBN-13: 9781472586261
• ISBN-10: 1472586263
• Artikelnr.: 41878014

Autorenporträt

Sir Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two occasions, from 1940-1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Celebrated as one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century, he was also a gifted orator, statesman and historian. The author of more than 40 books, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953 and in 1963 was made an honorary citizen of the United States.

Inhaltsangabe

1. The Uganda Railway
2. Around Mount Kenya
3. The Highlands of East Africa
4. The Great Lake
5. The Kingdom of Uganda
6. Kampala
7. On Safari
8. Murchison Falls
9. Hippo Camp
10. Down the White Nile
11. The Victoria and Albert Railway