This biography of Robert Mugabe charts the life of this autocratic leader from his rise to power in 1980 when he promised reconciliation and unification to the country now called Zimbabwe, to 2003. Initially, Mugabe was admired thoughout the world as one of the leaders of the emerging nations and as a model for good transition from colonial leadership. But month by month, year by year, Mugabe's rule has become increasingly autocratic; his methods, increasingly violent. Now, Zimbabwe has become a pariah among nations, rife with violence and corruption. Mugabe rules with an iron hand, while his people die of hunger, disease and violence. What happened to this formerly thriving African state? Journalist Martin Meredith brings the story right up to date and provides an account of a tragic political story.
- ISBN10 1322351430
- ISBN13 9781322351438
- Publish Date 1 January 2009 (first published 28 May 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 4 March 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint PublicAffairs
- Format eBook
- Pages 273
- Language English