Robert Mugabe and the Betrayal of Zimbabwe

Instead of leading his people to the "promised land," Mugabe, the first prime minister of the newly-named Zimbabwe, has amassed a fortune for himself, his family and followers and has presided over the murder, torture and starvation of those who oppose him.

This biography offers some explanations for Mugabe''s behavior. With the death of his wife in 1992, a moderating influence was lost, and ...