The Last King of Scotland
Author: Giles Foden
What would it be like to become Idi Amin’s personal physician? The Last King of Scotland is the story of a young Scottish doctor drawn into the heart of the Ugandan dictator’s surreal and brutal regime.Privy to Amin’s thoughts and ambitions, he is both fascinated and appalled. As Uganda plunges into civil chaos he realises action is imperative – but which way should he jum….Read More
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