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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o es estudiante en una prestigiosa escuela de Nairobi cuando la guerrilla Mau Mau reclama la independencia de Kenia. La etapa de más represión del gobierno británico coincide con su entrada al instituto, donde se siente protegido. Así, cuando Ngũgĩ visita su pueblo lo encuentra devastado y trasladado cerca de la vigilancia de las autoridades en un conjunto de pueblos a modo de campo de concentración.

Controversial and groundbreaking account of the infamous East African campaign during the First World War 'Superb' Sunday Times "Masterful' Daily Mail 'Gripping' Daily Telegraph The Great War's East Africa campaign was, and remains, of huge importance. A 'small war', consisting of a few 'local...

Jungle tells the remarkable story of the world's tropical forests, from the arrival of the first plants millions of years ago to the role of tropical forests in the evolution of the world's atmosphere, the dinosaurs, the first mammals and even our own species and ancestors. Highlighting provocative new evidence garnered from cutting-edge research, Dr Roberts shows, for example, that our view of humans as 'savannah specialists' is wildly wrong, and that the 'Anthropocene' began not with the Industrial Revolution, but potentially as early as 6,000 years ago in the tropics.

Born in Rhodesia, raised on rebellion and rock ’n roll — Angus Shaw came of age as his country tore itself apart. Drafted into a brutal bush war, he and his friends — the “Mutoko boys” — faced madness, death, and disillusionment in a land slipping into chaos. From the smoky bars and marijuana fields of rural Rhodesia to the front lines of Africa’s bloodiest conflicts, Shaw lived and reported it all — Idi Amin’s Uganda, Somalia’s warlords, Liberia’s anarchy, and Rwanda’s unspeakable genocide.

Tracy Kidder, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of the bestsellers The Soul of a New Machine, House, and the enduring classic Mountains Beyond Mountains, has been described by the Baltimore Sun as the “master of the non-fiction narrative.” In this new book, Kidder gives us the superb...

Paradise of Thorns, a new William Collins book, full description to follow when available...

Immerse yourself in this epic African history of ancient human origins and the fierce struggle against colonial rule. Perfect for your morning commute or a deep-focus learning session, this thought-provoking journey spans hundreds of thousands of years of evolution. Witness how a dramatic...

Uncover the epic African history of global trade, maritime empires, and cultural resilience along the Indian Ocean. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transforms humble fishing villages into a powerful chain of cosmopolitan city-states. Listen and travel across centuries to...

Trace the epic African history of human evolution, colonial resistance, and cultural triumph at the dawn of humankind. Perfect for your daily commute or an educational weekend listening escape, this fast-paced historical narrative transports you directly to the sweeping escarpments of the Rift...

Uncover the forgotten ancient African history of a lost superpower that commanded global trade and rivaled mighty Rome. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the highlands of modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. Explore a cosmopolitan...

Transform your commute with an epic African history of coastal empires, indigenous resistance, and vast savannas. Discover how ancient geography, from coral-rich shorelines to fertile highlands, forged the resilient cultures of a continental crossroads. This vivid narrative brings the past to...

Discover the forgotten ancient civilization of the Nile Valley that built more pyramids than the pharaohs of Egypt. Perfect for an educational commute, this awe-inspiring historical journey reshapes everything you thought you knew about antiquity. Step into the sprawling sands of Nubia to...

Journey through East African history as scattered coastal villages transform into wealthy maritime trading empires. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this evocative narrative reveals how the sea became a bustling highway connecting Africa to Arabia, Persia, and India. Experience the...

Explore the gripping urban history of a malarial railway camp that transformed into a booming, divided African metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive audio journey transports you to the highlands before the first tracks were laid. Witness the fateful decisions that sparked...

Discover how a swampy colonial outpost transformed into a dynamic urban powerhouse driving East African history. This immersive historical biography tracks a restless metropolis built along the tracks of the Uganda Railway, tracing its explosive growth through decades of political struggle and...

Step into an epic ancient civilization of Africa that commanded global trade networks and stood as an equal to Rome. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the bustling Red Sea ports and rugged highlands of antiquity. Satisfy your intellectual...

Uncover the rise and tragic erasure of a lost African civilization in this sweeping maritime history of ancient empires. Perfect for a long commute or an evening of deep-focus learning, this immersive journey transports you to the bustling shores of the Indian Ocean. Experience the awe-inspiring...

Discover the epic African history of a makeshift imperial camp that transformed into a thriving diplomatic powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative chronicles how Empress Taytu’s vision on the Ethiopian highlands birthed a continental crossroads. Experience the...

Unearth the forgotten history of ancient African empires and the majestic monuments that challenged Egypt's dominance. Perfect for an immersive commute or deep-focus learning, this evocative narrative transports you directly to the middle Nile. Experience the awe-inspiring rise of the Kushite...

Dive into sweeping African history, from the dawn of human origins to the rise of a modern economic powerhouse. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive narrative transports you across the ancient East African savannahs where our earliest ancestors first walked. Feel the awe-inspiring...