Mwanga II

In this significant historical work, Professor Samwiri Lwanga-Lunyiigo examines the reign of Kabaka Mwanga II and the crucial period between 1884 and 1899. The book focuses on the kingdom of Buganda during a time of intense external pressure and political transformation, detailing the resistance mounted against the imposition of British colonial rule.

Drawing upon rich historical analysis, the author re-evaluates Mwanga II's leadership, choices, and struggles as he sought to protect his sovereign kingdom from foreign encroachment. It provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the complex political dynamics, religious rivalries, and colonial strategies that defined this defining era in Uganda's past.

Published by Wavah Books, this 289-page volume offers an essential indigenous perspective on anti-colonial resistance. It is an indispensable resource for students of African history, university researchers, teachers, and general readers interested in Buganda's royal history and Uganda's journey through the late nineteenth century.