Histories of the Hanged

In Histories of the Hanged, historian David Anderson examines the fierce conflict between the British colonial administration and Mau Mau fighters in Kenya from 1952 to 1960. Drawing on historical records, the book explores the final tumultuous decade of colonial administration in East Africa and the harsh measures employed to suppress the uprising.

Anderson investigates the reality of the military campaign, judicial executions, and political decisions that shaped the period. He reassesses the actions of both the colonial state and the Gikuyu rebels, offering a documented perspective on the emergency period that preceded Kenyan independence. This volume is an invaluable resource for university students, secondary school teachers, and general readers across East Africa seeking an in-depth understanding of the region's shared colonial history.