The threat of liberation : imperialism and revolution in Zanzibar /
Wilson, Amrit,1941-author.
'The Threat of Liberalistation' returns to the tumultuous years of the Cold War, when, in a striking parallel with today, imperialist powers were seeking to institute 'regime change' and install pliant governments. Using iconic photographs, declassified US and British documents, and in-depth interviews, Amrit Wilson examines the role of the Umma Party of Zanzibar and its leaders, the visionary Marxist revolutionary, Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-169) and index.
Anti-colonial struggles-the early days -- The British transfer power to the Sultan and his allies -- The Zanzibar revolution and imperialist fears -- The union with Tanganiyka -- Karume's despotic role -- Trial in Zanzibar's kangaroo court -- Zanzibar and the mainland in the neoliberal era -- US interventions in Zanzibar on the mainland today.
'The Threat of Liberalistation' returns to the tumultuous years of the Cold War, when, in a striking parallel with today, imperialist powers were seeking to institute 'regime change' and install pliant governments. Using iconic photographs, declassified US and British documents, and in-depth interviews, Amrit Wilson examines the role of the Umma Party of Zanzibar and its leaders, the visionary Marxist revolutionary, Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu.
Umma Party (Zanzibar)
Imperialism.
Revolutions