Sir Garfield Todd and the making of Zimbabwe / Ruth Weiss with Jane L. Parpart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weiss, Ruth, 1924-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Todd, Garfield, 1908-2002.

Todd, Garfield.

Prime ministers--Zimbabwe--Biography.

Prime ministers.

Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe--History.

History.

Zimbabwe--Politics and government.

Politics and government.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xx, 234 pages: illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

London : British Academic Press in association with P. Schlettwein Pub., 1999.

Summary:

"I had to save Rhodesia". Thus Sir Garfield Todd, a towering figure in the history of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, defined his mission. He was a missionary from New Zealand who became a Zimbabwean and six years after entering politics became Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia in the early years of the ill-fated Central African Federation. He highlighted the dilemmas experienced by white liberals -- derided by whites and denounced by black nationalists as sell-outs. Garfield Todd combined high intelligence, strong self-will, immense energy, great oratory and a sense of high moral purpose, but was a man of contradictions. He entered politics to oppose racial discrimination yet joined, and eventually led, the establishment party of white privilege. Todd has a unique and major place in the making of Zimbabwe, and in the history of Southern Africa and modern Africa.

Contents:

1. Invercargill 1

2. Grace 7

3. First Steps 13

4. Dadaya 17

5. History 20

6. Mission Work 25

7. Education 31

8. Changes 40

9. White Politics 46

10. The Roaring Forties 52

11. 'Disciplinary Action' 58

12. Hokonui 62

13. Federation 66

14. Prime Minister: The Good Years 71

15. Early Days 76

16. Housing and Education 81

17. Northward 86

18. Turbulence 91

19. Immorality 100

20. Crisis 108

21. Aftermath 117

22. In the Wilderness 127

23. The Roller Coaster Years 134

24. Constitutions 145

25. Eyes Right 153

26. UDI 161

27. Family Matters 167

28. Pearce Commission 173

29. The Bush War 181

30. Final Countdown to Peace 188

31. High Risk 196

32. Lancaster House 203

33. Reconciliation 209

34. Future 216.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1850436932

OCLC:

40683289