Kenya: A History Since Independence

by Charles Hornsby

Book Overview

Since independence from Great Britain in 1963, Kenya has survived five decades as a functioning nation-state, holding regular elections; its borders and political system intact and avoiding open war with its neighbours and military rule internally. It has been a favoured site for Western aid, trade, investment and tourism and has remained a close security partner for Western governments. However, Kenya's successive governments have failed to achieve...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780765010
• ISBN13: 9781780765013
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 976 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 6.2" x 9.1"