1971-1979

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1971-1979

Wings to soar

2024
In 1972 Viva and her Indian family were forced to leave Uganda--now in a resettlement camp in England she struggles to cope with the living conditions there, hoping that her father may join them soon.
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Child of dandelions

In Uganda in 1972, fifteen-year-old Sabine and her family, wealthy citizens of Indian descent, try to preserve their normal life during the ninety days allowed by President Idi Amin for all foreign Indians to leave the country, while soldiers and others terrorize them and people disappear.

Idi Amin

Details Idi Amin's calculated reign of terror and brutality in Uganda after this once-loved athlete and soldier first won the hearts of the Ugandan people.
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A state of blood

the inside story of Idi Amin
1977
A biography of Idi Amin, ruler of Uganda, and an account of his reign of terrorism and brutality which led to an official condemnation of his government by the Commonwealth of Nations.

Idi Amin

2004
Describes the events leading to Idi Amin's rise to power, his brutal reign as Uganda's president, how he was ousted, and what happened in Uganda afterwards.

Idi Amin

2010
Examines the life and misdeeds of Ugandan military leader Idi Amin, discussing the devastating effects of his policies on the country and its people.

Idi Amin

heroes and villains
2005
Profiles the life and deeds of Idi Amin and examines the events and personal experiences that influenced his actions.

The last king of Scotland

1999
Nicholas Garrigan is surprised and flattered when Idi Amin requests that Nicholas be his personal physician, but Nicholas soon realizes that he has been drawn into Idi's web of hatred and brutality, forcing him to turn his back on his family and his native country, Scotland.

Child of dandelions

2008
In Uganda in 1972, fifteen-year-old Sabine and her family, wealthy citizens of Indian descent, try to preserve their normal life during the ninety days allowed by President Idi Amin for all foreign Indians to leave the country, while soldiers and others terrorize them and people disappear.
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