«African Holocaust» by John F. Faupel

African Holocaust, which was first published in 1962, tells the extraordinary story of how and why a group of 22 Catholic converts to Christianity in the historical kingdom of Buganda (now part of Uganda) were executed between 31 January 1885 and 27 January 1887. These &quote;Uganda Martyrs&quote; were killed on orders of Mwanga II, the Kabaka (King) of Buganda, at a time of a three-way religious struggle for political influence at the Buganda royal court. The episode also occurred against the backdrop of the &quote;Scramble for Africa&quote;-the invasion, occupation, division, colonization and annexation of African territory by European powers.A fascinating read.