| My African Journey Contributor(s): Churchill, Sir Winston S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1472586263 ISBN-13: 9781472586261 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - East - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | Modern - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 909.09 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Churchill, Sir Winston S.: - 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 twentieth century, he was also a gifted orator, statesman and historian. The author of more than forty books, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953 and in 1963 was made an honorary citizen of the United States. |