Rhodes and Rhodesia : The White Conquest of Zimbabwe 1884 - 1902

Keppel-Jones , Arthur Views (7)

Montreal, PQ, Canada: McGill-Queen's Press., 1983. pp. 674, notes, bibliography and index. Book in as new condition, binding clean and tight, dustjacket has light shelfwear only. "This volume deals with the conquest and colonization of Zimbabwe and the establishment of Southern ia, from the beginnings of British involvement in Bechuanaland to the death of Cecil Rhodes. Its emphasis is on the white invaders and its chief concern is with individuals, their motives, actions, and influence on events. The author examines the racial consciousness and prejudice of the white society and addresses an important question : why did the imperial government grant a royal charter to the BSA Company? The facts show conclusively that the imperial government had little interest in Central or care for its fate except when foreign competition appeared. Keppel-Jones also reveals the important role played by black troops employed by the Company in suppressing the rebellions of 1896-7. For opposite reasons, neither blacks nor whites have been willing to recognize this; on the other hand the habit of the 'men-on-the-spot' of making and carrying out decisions without regard to their superiors in London is a commonplace of imperial . One of the main themes of the book is the tension between the unofficial imperialists, straining at the leash, and the Colonial Office, struggling to hold them back. 'Rhodes and ' is based on extensive use of public records, mainly in the Public Record Office, London, and the National Archives of Zimbabwe, of collections of private papers, and of contemporary published works." heavy book additional postage charges may apply. Reprint. Hard Cover. As New/Very Good. 8vo.

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