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The Exiled

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

Lucy Fulford

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Coronet Books
22 August 2024
'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
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Imprint:   Coronet Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 196mm,  Width: 128mm,  Spine: 34mm
Weight:   300g
ISBN:   9781399711210
ISBN 10:   1399711210
Pages:   384
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

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 South Asian exodus from Uganda to the UK 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 Full of humanity and touching detail, this is a remarkable and deeply researched exploration of a neglected moment in British social history. Fulford's timely book makes us understand how Idi Amin's expulsion of Ugandan Asians in 1972, and their subsequent treatment in the UK, still reverberate half a century later -- Tom Parfitt, author of HIGH CAUCASUS Lucy Fulford's book is a thoroughly researched and careful examination of a monumental and overlooked era of history. Fulford's writing transports the reader to another era, masterfully weaves personal stories within a broader narrative, and shines a light on what it means to be from many places at once in today's Britain. * Preeti Dhillon * A brave and cutting account that is an essential read for those interested in the journey of Britain's Ugandan Asian population -- Lord Gadhia


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