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Der letzte König von Schottland.

Der letzte König von Schottland.

AdventureHistorical Fiction
Pages
429
Published
2001
Language
German
Prose complexity
4/10

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Adventure Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Politics & Society Political Thriller

About the author

G
Giles Foden

Giles Foden is the author of "Food" and "Der letzte König von Schottland." Find his books here.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Last King of Scotland based on a true story?

    The novel draws inspiration from the real-life figure of Idi Amin and the political climate of Uganda in the 1970s, but the character of the Scottish doctor and his direct involvement with Amin are fictionalized elements. It blends historical context with a fictional narrative to explore the themes of power and complicity.

  • Does The Last King of Scotland have a film adaptation?

    The novel was adapted into a critically acclaimed film. The movie closely follows the book's narrative, focusing on the fictional Scottish doctor's experiences as Idi Amin's personal physician.