German Rule and Socio-Economic Patterns in Tanzania

Discover the untold story of Tanzania's Majimaji War (1905-1907) in this groundbreaking book. Explore the genocide debate surrounding the Majimaji Movement and its lasting impact. Delve into the cultural and economic struggles, including forced labor, heavy taxation, and land exploitation. Witness the heroic contributions of women in the fight for liberation-unsung heroines brought to light. Uncover the legacy of colonialism, from devastation to the shift toward developmental policies. Reflect on efforts for repatriation and reparations, preserving the dignity of Tanzania's cultural and human heritage. Experience the significance of Majimaji heritage sites and their role in today's collective memory. A must-read for students, lecturers, historians in Tanzania and Germany. This work bridges the past and present, illuminating Tanzania's enduring spirit.

About the author

PROF.CLAUS MELTER, PHD, teaches at Bielefeld University (HSBI). His focus is on human rights-oriented and anti-discrimination +and anti-racism-ambitious social work in a migrant society.
He also researches Colonialism and National Socialism, especially infant murder in WW II.

Product details

• Assisted by: Sakina Faru (Editor), Claus Melter (Editor), Charles Sanaane (Editor)
• Publisher: Galda Verlag
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2024
• EAN: 9783962034009
• ISBN: 978-3-96203-400-9
• No. of pages: 164
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 230 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 283 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories