My African Journey (Digital Original) (Winston S. Churchill Early Works)

By: Winston S. Churchill

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Synopsis: The future Prime Minister recounts his excursions through colonial East Africa in this 1908 travelogue complete with maps and photographs. In the early years of the 20th Century, Winston Churchill served as Undersecretary of State for the British Colonies. During this time, he lobbied for permission to tour and inspect Britain's holdings in East Africa. In My African Journey, Churchill provides a detailed chronicle of his trip, documenting his experiences, the people he met, and his thoughts on how Britain might best wield its power in the region. Detailing his experiences on the Uganda Railway, around Mount Kenya, and beyond, Churchill&’s journal is a fascinating travel narrative. It is also a significant historical document, providing a firsthand account of Churchill&’s views on colonialism in the early 20th century.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 144 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780795329708
Publisher:: RosettaBooks
Date of Addition:: 09/17/23
Copyrighted By:: RosettaBooks, LLC
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.