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Fabrication of Empire: The British and the Uganda Kingdoms, 1890-1902

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During the 1890s, the Scramble for Africa created the new country of Uganda. This inland territory carved out by British agents first encompassed some 20-30 African kingdoms. In his magisterial new study, Anthony Low examines how and why the British were able to dominate these rulerships and establish a colonial government. At the same time, the book goes beyond providing a simple narrative account of events; rather, Low seeks to analyse the conditions under which such a transformation was possible. By skilfully negotiating the many complex political and social undercurrents of this period, Low presents a groundbreaking theoretical model of colonial conquest and rule. The result is a major contribution to debates about the making of empire that will appeal to Africanists and imperial historians alike

Language: English

Pages: 382

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: August 22, 2013

ISBN: 1107688493

ISBN 13: 9781107688490

Fabrication of Empire: The British and the Uganda Kingdoms, 1890-1902

4/5 ( ratings)

During the 1890s, the Scramble for Africa created the new country of Uganda. This inland territory carved out by British agents first encompassed some 20-30 African kingdoms. In his magisterial new study, Anthony Low examines how and why the British were able to dominate these rulerships and establish a colonial government. At the same time, the book goes beyond providing a simple narrative account of events; rather, Low seeks to analyse the conditions under which such a transformation was possible. By skilfully negotiating the many complex political and social undercurrents of this period, Low presents a groundbreaking theoretical model of colonial conquest and rule. The result is a major contribution to debates about the making of empire that will appeal to Africanists and imperial historians alike

Language: English

Pages: 382

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: August 22, 2013

ISBN: 1107688493

ISBN 13: 9781107688490

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