Jan 1, 2010

The Sailor-Boy's Tale | Compare and Contrast

Early Twentieth Century: From 1894–1960, the region of Africa in which Dinesen lived for over fifteen years is a protectorate of the United Kingdom called the East Africa Protectorate.

Late Twentieth Century: In 1960, the East Africa Protectorate achieves self-rule and national independence and is renamed the Republic of Kenya.

World War II: Dinesen’s native country of Denmark is occupied by German forces (1940–1945).

Post–World War II: Upon the German defeat by the Allies in 1945, Denmark regains self-rule.

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