History
Gusii in the Colonial Era
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- Published on Monday, 23 July 2007 19:44
Two books have been written by Robert Maxon on the historical colonial period in Kenya especially among the Abagusii people. These two books are fascinating to read and shine a well deserved light on a period that was both critical to the current state and stature of the Gusii people and the surrounding neighbours. Below are brief excerpts from two books that he has written on the Gusii people. You highly are encouraged to purchase the entire books to educate yourself on this important, rich and critical period of the Abagusii people. Both books can be obtained through major book retailers.
- Conflict and Accommodation in Western Kenya - The Gusii and the British , 1907-1963
- Agrarian Transformation in Kenya 1930-1950
Robert Maxon Received his BA degree in History from Duke University , He taught high school history, English and Swahili in western Kenya from 1961 -1964. After returning to the United States, the author pursued graduate studies in Kenyan History at Syracuse University. Following field research ( 1968-69) in Kenya and Britain, he received a Ph.D in history in1972. Maxon has carried out further research in Kenya in 1972 and 1978-79. He has remained at West Virginia University since joining its history department in 1969 and currently holds the rank of professor. From 1983-1989 he served as department chairman.
