The Mau Mau Uprising ran from 1952 to 1960 in a Kenya administered by Britain. The conflict was a brutal one, with atrocities committed by both sides and it remains controversial to this day. Nicholas Rankin grew up in Kenya from the of 3 to 13, arriving in 1954 and he has written a moving and powerful book that addresses the questions of rebellion and colonialism.Nicholas Rankin LinksTrapped in History: Kenya, Mau Mau and MeTelegram from Guernica: The Extraordinary Life of George Steer, War CorrespondentNicholas on XAspects of History LinksClash of Empires: The Anglo-Ashanti Wars - Aspects of HistoryOllie on XLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices