Cover; Copyright page; Title page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Introduction; I The Kikuyu and Their Land; Part I The Kikuyu before the coming of the European; II Marriage Customs; III Initiation Ceremonies and Education; IV Social Organization; V Religious Beliefs; VI Magic: White and Black; VII The Coming of the European; Part II The Kikuyu Today and the Mau Mau Movement; VIII Changes in the Present Century; IX The Breakdown of Tribal Customs; X Kikuyu Political Movements; XI The Growth of Mau Mau; XII Outlook for the Future.
Summary
This widely-acclaimed book on a troubled period of Kenyan history summarizes some of the more important Kikuyu customs, and a discussion of their break-down under the impact of European civilization. This discussion illustrates why and how the Mau Mau came into being and how the situation could be improved so that peace could once again come to Kenya.
