38 minutes of fire

📘 38 Minutes of Fire: The Untold Story of the Zanzibar War

by Amkander

🕰 The shortest war in recorded history — but with devastating impact.

On August 27, 1896, the British Empire clashed with the Sultanate of Zanzibar. In just 38 minutes, over 500 people perished, a palace crumbled, and a nation was reshaped forever.

This powerful short read unveils:

The political tension that sparked the war

The hidden motives of colonial powers

First-hand reflections on destruction and resistance

The legacy left behind in modern East Africa

📖 A historical episode often ignored — now told in full clarity.

Perfect for readers of:

Short historical nonfiction

Anti-colonial literature

African and world history

Truth-seekers and educators