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Every Man Has His Price - The Story of Collusion and Corruption in the Scramble for Rhodesia

English · Paperback / Softback

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Informationen zum Autor Charles Laurie is a social scientist currently undertaking research at the University of Oxford on the land seizure era in Zimbabwe. The primary focus of this study is to identify various socio-political consequences of farm acquisition, asset seizure, and the associated violence. During his time as a graduate student at the University of Cambridge, he studied the role of foreign aid in Britain's political relationship with Zimbabwe. Klappentext This book sheds light on the early colonial period of Zimbabwe when many of the current land disputes originated. In particular, the book examines the Rudd Concession, the seminal southern African land and mineral agreement signed in 1888 by Cecil Rhodes and Lobengula, King of the Matabele. Zusammenfassung This book sheds light on the early colonial period of Zimbabwe when many of the current land disputes originated. In particular! the book examines the Rudd Concession! the seminal southern African land and mineral agreement signed in 1888 by Cecil Rhodes and Lobengula! King of the Matabele. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1 List of Tables Part 2 List of Figures Part 3 Preface Chapter 4 The Charge for Africa Chapter 5 The Fly and the Chameleon Chapter 6 The Signatories and the End of Kingdom Chapter 7 An Examination of the Rudd Concession Chapter 8 Conclusion Part 9 Bibliography

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Authors Alexander Charles Laurie, Charles Laurie, Laurie Charles
Publisher Rowman and Littlefield
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 14.05.2008
 
EAN 9780761839552
ISBN 978-0-7618-3955-2
No. of pages 124
Dimensions 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
Subjects Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories
Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous

SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, HISTORY / Africa / General, African History, Social and ethical issues, Corruption in society

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