The Exiled: The incredible story of the Asian exodus from Uganda to Britain in 1972

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Lucy Fulford

The Exiled

The incredible story of the Asian exodus from Uganda to Britain in 1972

Lucy Fulford

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Coronet Books
12 December 2023

History of other lands; Migration, immigration & emigration; Black & Asian studies

'A lyrical and penetrating examination of what happened to one family and the Ugandan Asians more broadly' GILES FODEN

'Fulford has put in the legwork ... The book is full of the sights, smells and tastes of what most remember as a lost utopia' SPECTATOR

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Uganda, August 1972. President Idi Amin makes a shocking pronouncement - the country's South Asian population is being expelled. They have ninety days to leave.

After packing scant possessions and countless memories, 50,000 Ugandan Asians

vied for limited space in countries including Canada, India and the United

Kingdom. More than 28,000 expellees from Britain's former colony arrived in

the UK and began building new lives - but their incredible stories have, until

now, remained largely hidden.

Fifty years on from the exodus, The

Exiled draws on first-hand interviews and testimonies, including from the author's family, to illuminate

a time of painful alienation and incredible courage. As an entire people

stepped into the unknown, a global diaspora was born, and the fate of the

United Kingdom changed forever.

Journeying across continents and decades, this staggering work of reportage

illuminates an essential, and under-explored, chapter in post-colonial

history, challenging politically expedient narratives to uncover the true

fate of minorities at the end of empire.

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'Weaving together tenderly reported personal stories with the grand sweep of imperial history, this is a compelling and impressive account of a time - and population - often overlooked' SAMIRA SHACKLE

'Full of humanity and touching details, this is a remarkable and deeply researched exploration of a neglected moment in British social history' TOM PARFITT

By: Lucy Fulford
Imprint: Coronet Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781399711173
ISBN 10: 1399711172
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 12 December 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lucy Fulford is an Australian-British journalist, historian and second-generation Ugandan Asian. Growing up between cultures has led to an interest in exploring belonging, and her work centres around migration and conflict. She has reported for the national press in London, covered the war in east Ukraine and written for NGOs including Save the Children. Lucy is also a Penguin WriteNow Alum of 2020. Twitter: @lucyfulford | https://www.lucyfulford.com

Reviews for The Exiled: The incredible story of the Asian exodus from Uganda to Britain in 1972

A lyrical and penetrating examination of what happened to one family and the Ugandan Asians more broadly -- Giles Foden, author of THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND Weaving together tenderly reported personal stories with the grand sweep of imperial history, this is a compelling and impressive account of a time - and population - often overlooked -- Samira Shackle, author of KARACHI VICE Weaving together tenderly reported personal stories with the grand sweep of imperial history, this is a compelling and impressive account of a time - and population - often overlooked. * Samira Shackle *