Life Histories from the Revolution
Three Militants from the Kenya Land and Freedom Army Tell Their Stories
By Karigo Muchai (Author); Ngugi Kabiro (Author) | Publisher: Daraja Press
About the book
In the early 1970s, Donald Barnett -- who worked with Karari Njama to produce Mau Mau From Within (published by Daraja Press) -- also worked with three militants of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army to enable them to tell the story of their experience in fighting for freedom and against British colonialism. These rarely acknowledged militants were Karigo Muchai, Ngugi Kabiru and Mohamed Mathu. Their stories were published in 1973 by LSM Information Center (Richmond, British Columbia, Canada) as part of a series entitled Life Histories of the Revolution, as The Hardcore: The Story of Karigo Muchai; The Man in the Middle by Ngugi Kabiro; and The Urban Guerrilla by Mohamed Mathu. As part of its mission of Nurturing reflection, sheltering hope and inspiring audacity, Daraja Press is pleased to republish the three booklets as a single volume that will help a new generation of activists -- Kenyan and international -- reflect on a history that might inspire audacious struggles to continue the struggle for freedom that was the goal of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army.
Editions of Life Histories from the Revolution
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781990263132
Read an Excerpt
In the early 1970s, Donald Barnett -- who worked with Karari Njama to produce Mau Mau From Within (published by Daraja Press) -- also worked with three militants of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army to enable them to tell the story of their experience in fighting for freedom and against British colonialism. These rarely acknowledged militants were Karigo Muchai, Ngugi Kabiru and Mohamed Mathu. Their stories were published in 1973 by LSM Information Center (Richmond, British Columbia, Canada) as part of a series entitled Life Histories of the Revolution, as The Hardcore: The Story of Karigo Muchai; The Man in the Middle by Ngugi Kabiro; and The Urban Guerrilla by Mohamed Mathu. As part of its mission of Nurturing reflection, sheltering hope and inspiring audacity, Daraja Press is pleased to republish the three booklets as a single volume that will help a new generation of activists -- Kenyan and international -- reflect on a history that might inspire audacious struggles to continue the struggle for freedom that was the goal of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Histories from the Revolution about?
In the early 1970s, Donald Barnett -- who worked with Karari Njama to produce Mau Mau From Within (published by Daraja Press) -- also worked with three militants of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army to enable them to tell the story of their experience in fighting for freedom and against British colonialism. These rarely acknowledged militants were Karigo Muchai, Ngugi Kabiru and Mohamed Mathu. Their stories were published in 1973 by LSM Information Center (Richmond, British Columbia, Canada) as part of a series entitled Life Histories of the Revolution, as The Hardcore: The Story of Karigo Muchai; The Man in the Middle by Ngugi Kabiro; and The Urban Guerrilla by Mohamed Mathu. As part of its mission of Nurturing reflection, sheltering hope and inspiring audacity, Daraja Press is pleased to republish the three booklets as a single volume that will help a new generation of activists -- Kenyan and international -- reflect on a history that might inspire audacious struggles to continue the struggle for freedom that was the goal of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Life Histories from the Revolution?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political structure and processes > Political structures / systems: autocracy, totalitarianism and dictatorship
Where can I read a sample of Life Histories from the Revolution?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781990263132
How long is Life Histories from the Revolution and how many pages does it have?
Life Histories from the Revolution has 270 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Life Histories from the Revolution?
Karigo Muchai (Author); Ngugi Kabiro (Author)
Who is the Publisher of the book Life Histories from the Revolution?
Daraja Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Life Histories from the Revolution is available as paperback(ISBN 9781990263132)
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