Admire Mseba, Society, Power, and Land in Northeastern Zimbabwe, ca. 1560–1960. Athens OH: Ohio University Press (hb US90 – 978 0 8214 2588 6; pb US34. 95 – 978 0 8214 2589 3). 2024, 224 pp.

Key Points

• This work explores the interconnectedness of society, power, and land in Northeastern Zimbabwe over four centuries.
• Historical analysis of agricultural practices and colonialism in Zimbabwe
• Review of primary sources from 1560 to 1960
• Examination of societal structures and their evolution over time
• Outlines the shifts in land ownership and power dynamics influenced by colonial policies
• Discusses the impact of agricultural practices on social organization
• Highlights the ongoing relevance of historical land issues in contemporary Zimbabwe