The Herero Genocide

War, Emotion, and Extreme Violence in Colonial Namibia

Autori

• Matthias Häussler

Parametri

Pagine

308pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The investigation delves into the war between colonizers and the Herero people in what is now Namibia, revealing the harsh realities of starvation, disease, and mass captivity faced by the Herero. Utilizing previously inaccessible archival sources, it presents unexpected insights into imperial dominion, suggesting that the genocidal actions stemmed from the colonial state's inherent weaknesses and military failures. This account sheds light on a neglected genocide, offering a crucial perspective on the historical context of colonialism and its brutal consequences.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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