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

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

Product details

• 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