Historical Dictionary of Zimbabwe [Hardcover]

Steven C. Rubert (Author), Kent R. Rasmussen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0810834715 | ISBN-13: 978-0810834712 | Publication Date: July 1, 2001 | Edition: 3rd Edition

Zimbabwe, one of Africa's longer, more promising countries, has been in the news a lot recently-for all the wrong reasons. This more than justifies a third edition.

Zimbabwe has witnessed an incredible amount of history in the relatively short span of eighteen years. The new edition of this dictionary updates the dictionary to keep it abreast of the changes in the country. Hundreds of fresh entries cover new political leaders, changing governmental, cultural, and economic developments, and scores of place name changes. There were also corrections to existing entries and an expanded bibliography.

Editorial Reviews

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This is a solid, reliable reference work that will prove quite useful for anyone interested in Zimbabwe and its past. (International Journal Of African Historical Studies [2Nd Ed] )

...a most worthwhile publication for all historians... (Heritage Of Zimbabwe [2Nd Ed.] )

...an invaluable resource with good cross-referencing and an extensive bibliography. Certainly it is a book that students of Zimbabwe should possess... (Journal Of African History [2Nd Ed.] )

...entries are well written and wide-ranging, covering everything from the aforementioned rock paintings to agriculture, ethnic groups, languages, historical figures, political parties, movements, and newspapers. Highly recommended. (Choice )

Revised to reflect recent events, this edition contains entries on people, places, institutions, events, ethnic groups, and political parties influential in the political, social, cultural, and economic life of Zimbabwe. It also includes entries of historical significance, with reference to the colonial period and the movement for independence. Details of this history are covered in the introductory essay, and in a separate chronology. Rupert is a researcher at the University of Zimbabwe; Rasmussen in a reference book editor. (Reference And Research Book News )

...the best reference on Zimbabwean history... (Arba [2Nd Ed.] )

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An invaluable resource with good cross-referencing and an extensive bibliography. Certainly it is a book that students of Zimbabwe should possess.

(Journal Of African History )

The best reference on Zimbabwean history.

(American Reference Books Annual )

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press; 3rd Edition edition (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810834715
• ISBN-13: 978-0810834712
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,078,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)