UGANDA: Pearl of Africa, Heart of the Great Lakes (Hidden Book 22)

A country of great lakes, ancient kingdoms, tropical forests and extraordinary wildlife, Uganda occupies a remarkable place in the history and geography of East Africa. Known as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda brings together landscapes that range from the shores of Lake Victoria and the Nile to the forests of Bwindi, the Rwenzori Mountains and the broad savannas of its national parks. But Uganda's story is much deeper than its landscapes. UGANDA — Pearl of Africa, Heart of the Great Lakes explores the country from its earliest inhabitants through the development of Iron Age societies and the rise of the great kingdoms of the Great Lakes region. Inside, discover: The geography, climate and natural landscapes of Uganda Prehistory and the first peoples of the Great Lakes The Bantu expansion and development of Iron Age societies The rise of Buganda, Bunyoro-Kitara and other kingdoms The royal traditions and cultural heritage of Buganda Sacred sites, royal tombs and historic architecture The arrival and development of Christianity and Islam European explorers, traders and the Scramble for Africa The British Protectorate and colonial transformation Uganda's road to independence The governments of Milton Obote and Idi Amin The turbulent decades following independence The Bush War and rise of the National Resistance Movement Uganda's modern political institutions and economy Wildlife, forests and protected landscapes Ugandan people, family life and cultural traditions Food, drink and the traditions of the Ugandan table From Buganda's royal heritage to the Great Lakes, from colonial history to modern Kampala, this book connects Uganda's past with the country it is today. Whether you are interested in African history, Uganda travel, Great Lakes cultures, wildlife, colonial Africa, traditional kingdoms or contemporary Uganda, this complete portrait offers a broad and accessible introduction to one of East Africa's most fascinating countries. History. Culture. Nature. People. Food. One country, seen as a whole.