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Robert Mugabe (Ohio Short Histories of Africa)

by Martin Plaut

4.5 out of 5

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Robert Mugabe was a complex and contradictory figure. He was a brilliant strategist and a ruthless dictator. He was a charismatic leader who inspired millions, but he was also responsible for the deaths of thousands.

Mugabe was born in 1924 in what was then Rhodesia. He was the son of a poor farmer, and he grew up in a rural village. He was a bright child, and he excelled in school. He went on to study at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, where he became involved in the anti-apartheid movement.

After graduating from university, Mugabe returned to Rhodesia and became a teacher. He soon became involved in politics, and he was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1960. He quickly rose through the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC),and he became its leader in 1974.

Under Mugabe's leadership, the ANC launched a guerrilla war against the white-minority government of Rhodesia. The war lasted for seven years, and it ended with the signing of the Lancaster House Agreement in 1979. The agreement led to the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980, and Mugabe became the country's first president.

Mugabe ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years. During his time in office, he oversaw a number of economic and social reforms. He also introduced a land reform program that redistributed land from white farmers to black peasants.

However, Mugabe's rule was also marked by violence and repression. He cracked down on dissent, and he was responsible for the deaths of thousands of his opponents.

In 2017, Mugabe was forced to resign after a military coup. He died in 2019 at the age of 95.

Robert Mugabe was a complex and controversial figure. He was a brilliant strategist and a ruthless dictator. He was a charismatic leader who inspired millions, but he was also responsible for the deaths of thousands.

Robert Mugabe: Ohio Short Histories of Africa

Robert Mugabe: Ohio Short Histories of Africa is an eye-opening account of the life and legacy of one of the most controversial figures in African history. The book is written by Martin Meredith, a leading expert on African history.

Meredith provides a balanced and objective account of Mugabe's life and career. He draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with Mugabe himself. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex history of Zimbabwe.

Robert Mugabe: Ohio Short Histories of Africa is available now from all major bookstores.

About the Author

Martin Meredith is a leading expert on African history. He is the author of numerous books, including The Scramble for Africa, The Fate of Africa, and Mandela: A Biography.

Robert Mugabe (Ohio Short Histories of Africa)

by Martin Plaut

4.5 out of 5