{"title":"Thomas Deltombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Thomas Deltombe, a distinguished author renowned for his meticulous exploration of historical and military themes. With a focus on enlightening readers about significant past events, Deltombe crafts narratives that are both engaging and educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his prominent works, \u003cem\u003eThe Cameroon War\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deeply into the complexities and intricacies of the decolonisation period in Cameroon. This book provides a detailed examination of the conflicts, political landscapes, and the broader implications of this tumultuous era, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal moment in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeltombe's writing is characterised by its thorough research and compelling storytelling, making his books a valuable addition to any history and military collection. Whether you are an avid history buff or a curious reader seeking to expand your knowledge of historical events, Thomas Deltombe's works offer a window into the past with an acute awareness of detail and narrative depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cameroon-war-by-thomas-deltombe-9781788733762","title":"The Cameroon War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that the end of France’s empire in sub-Saharan Africa was a peaceful affair. This book tells a very different story, exposing the shocking violence of a secret war. Its theatre was Cameroon in the 1950s and ’60s, where a mass movement for self-determination emerged under the leadership of a pro-independence party, the Union of the Peoples of Cameroon (UPC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn response, the colonial power opted for brutal repression. Employing the same methods as in Algeria, French forces waged a counterinsurgency campaign of extraordinary violence, eventually eradicating the opposition and installing a client dictatorship in Yaoundé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the height of the Cold War, with attention focused on the Algerian bloodbath, the conflict in Cameroon received little attention at the time. Subsequently, its devastating consequences — and tens of thousands of victims — would be intentionally obscured by French authorities and their local collaborators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cameroon War\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers this hidden history for the first time. It illuminates a forgotten struggle for decolonization at the origin of neocolonial rule in Francophone Africa that persists to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000770150636,"sku":"9781788733762","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23866663482824.jpg?v=1763303315"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/thomas-deltombe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}