The Kaiser's Holocaust

[Bobby Smith]

If anyone else is interested in history then I recommend the above book, by David Olusoga. The book is an account of the genocide of the Herero/Nama people between 1904-1907. This is the first book I have read that moved me to tears. Absolutely superb writing and a fitting tribute to a forgotten crime against humanity.

[a.c.]

Nice one Bobby, you always post thought-provoking stuff

Have you got an Amazon link for this book?

[Bobby Smith]

Thanks for the kind comments. Sorry, being a technophobe I am unable to do a link to amazon. However, here is my review on said site:

I absolutely loved this book, although love is perhaps a strange word to describe a book that deals with a forgotten genocide. The authors, with their description of the senseless slaughter of the Herero and Nama peoples, finally draw the worlds attention to one of the worst atrocities of colonialism. This book moved me so much that I have come to change my mind, where the subject of reparations for the Herero/Nama are concerned. Given the abuses they suffered I feel they are surely due some recompense from the current German government. Although the book concentrates on the Herero, it also delves into the wider aspects of white racial superiority theories that dominated polite society back in the late 1890s/early 20th century, thus lending itself easy to the book's subtitle of 'the roots of Nazism'. My wife, who happens to be Nigerian, has been telling me this line of thinking for years, so it was interesting for me to read it in a book. In short, I recommend this masterpiece for any who share love, compassion and empathy for those around us, whatever their ethnic origin. A worthy memorial for a forgotten crime against humanity. If you like this I also advise readers to read: Destined to Witness: Growing Up Black in Nazi Germany

[a.c.]

Dude, you can do it!

Just copy paste the address from the page onto the forum!!

[chweetgurl]

Yea Bobby... maybe you could post the link..
I will also look upon my library catalogue if i could find a copy.. sounds interesting...
btw i have requested for a copy of your book in library.. still waiting..phew

[Bobby Smith]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaisers-Holocaust-Germanys-Forgotten-Genocide/dp/0571231411/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1284525367&sr=1-1

[Bobby Smith]

Cor blimey, I managed to do it!!!
Thanks for trying to get a copy of my book from the library. Sadly I have no input on how they purchase them. However, if you want a copy direct from me please send me an email. They are only £8 and you get a free bookmark! bobbypunk@talktalk.net

[chweetgurl]

Thanks for kind offer Bobby

[Bobby Smith]

My pleasure Chweety!