Cry Zimbabwe: Independence – Twenty Years On (Second-Hand)
Cry Zimbabwe: Independence – Twenty Years On (Second-Hand)
Cry Zimbabwe: Independence – Twenty Years On (Second-Hand)
Author: Peter Stiff
Title: Cry Zimbabwe: Independence – Twenty Years On
Series: Standalone Historical Non-Fiction
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Genre: African History / Political History / Military History / Current Affairs
Publisher: Galago Publishing
Publication Year: 2000
Language: English
ISBN: 9789198540208
Cry Zimbabwe is a detailed and controversial examination of Zimbabwe's first twenty years of independence, written by South African author Peter Stiff. Covering the period from 1980 to 2000, the book investigates the political, military and social developments that shaped the country under Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF.
Book Overview
Following Zimbabwe's independence in 1980, the country entered a period of significant political and social upheaval.
In Cry Zimbabwe, Peter Stiff examines the events surrounding the transition from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe and the subsequent political developments under Robert Mugabe's government.
The book explores the independence elections, political rivalries, military operations, the Gukurahundi atrocities in Matabeleland, international involvement and the controversial land invasions of the late 1990s.
Drawing on historical events, military accounts and contemporary developments, Stiff presents a detailed account of two decades of Zimbabwean history and the forces that shaped its political and economic direction.
An important reference for readers interested in the history of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.
Series Information
- Standalone historical and political non-fiction work
- Covers Zimbabwe's first twenty years of independence (1980–2000)
- Written by Peter Stiff, author of several books on southern African military history
- Part of the author's wider body of work on regional political and military affairs
- Can be read independently
Condition
Second-Hand
- Second-hand hardcover edition with dust jacket
- Cover and dust jacket may show shelf wear, creasing or handling marks
- Pages may show light signs of previous use
- Binding is intact unless otherwise stated
- Please refer to the photographs for the exact cosmetic condition
Additional Information
- Original Galago Publishing edition
- Approximately 496 pages
- English-language hardcover edition
- Includes historical photographs and illustrations
- Covers Zimbabwean independence, political history and military affairs
- Ideal for collectors of Africana, Zimbabwean history and southern African military history