Publisher's Synopsis
Mediaeval Rhodesia (1906) is a historical book written by David Randall-MacIver. The book provides a detailed account of the medieval history of Rhodesia, an area that encompasses present-day Zimbabwe and parts of Zambia and Mozambique. The author uses archaeological evidence to reconstruct the political, social, and economic structures of the region during the medieval period. The book covers topics such as the origins of the Shona people, the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, the influence of Arab and Swahili traders on the region, and the impact of the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century. The author also discusses the art and architecture of the region, including the famous stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Overall, Mediaeval Rhodesia is a comprehensive and engaging account of a fascinating period in African history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
