ABOUT THE BOOK: This study covers the period of time between 1941 and 1969 — almost three decades which undoubtedly represent a crucial time in Somalia’s history, not least for the remarkable events which took place in the country. For the purpose of historical analysis, I have divided this period of time into three distinct phases. In the course of this period, the country came under the rule of three different administrations: British Military Administration, UN Trusteeship and, finally, an Independent Somali civilian administration. Each of these administrations, as I will extensively explain, left its imprint not only on the country but also on the lives of its people. The aim of this study is to shed light on misconceptions held by a large segment of Somalis, and assist them as they become acquainted with major political developments which characterized this period but have been largely ignored, except at the peripheral level. Owing to poor investment in teaching and writing history, the general level of historical knowledge in Somalia society is abysmally low. The existing literature on this important historical period is scanty, shallow and incomplete by nature; it is the work of foreign writers, and consequently does not provide a comprehensive or clear picture of major events. This study does not purport to be a comprehensive history of the events which took place during the period it covers. It does, however, focus on major political and social transformations experienced by the country during this period of time. It examines the difficult economic conditions Somalis endured under British military occupation and the political liberalization introduced by British colonial authorities, which paved the way for the formation of the first social and political move
600 pages, Hardcover
Published November 1, 2015
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