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Set against the backdrop of early 20th Century German-occupied Southwest Africa, the novel explores the conflict between the colonial German Empire and the Hottentot and Herero tribes, led by the legendary Morenga. A skilled military tactician known for his compassion and intelligence, Morenga's fight for freedom is recounted through the eyes of Gottschalk, a fictional military veterinarian. Blending fact and fiction, the narrative highlights significant historical and philosophical themes, while drawing parallels to later German history regarding race and humanity.
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Morenga: Novel, Uwe Timm, Breon Mitchell
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Morenga: Novel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Uwe Timm, Breon Mitchell
- Publisher
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780811215145
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 20th Century German-occupied Southwest Africa, the novel explores the conflict between the colonial German Empire and the Hottentot and Herero tribes, led by the legendary Morenga. A skilled military tactician known for his compassion and intelligence, Morenga's fight for freedom is recounted through the eyes of Gottschalk, a fictional military veterinarian. Blending fact and fiction, the narrative highlights significant historical and philosophical themes, while drawing parallels to later German history regarding race and humanity.