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The Great Betrayal: The Memoirs of Ian Douglas Smith by Ian Douglas Smith (Hardcover, 1997)
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Ian Smith, former president of Rhodesia, spares few of his opponents as he gives a forthright account of one of Africa's most controversial political careers. Smith details his boyhood in Southern Rhodesia, his enlistment into the Royal Air Force and his active service during World War II. After the war, he joined the United Federal Party and initiated moves with various British Governments under Macmillian and Douglas-Home. This resulted in the Unilateral Declaration of Independence, and then Britain led the world in adopting sanctions against Rhodesia. He also tells how the British Government's poor handling of the Rhodesian situation led to unrest in the area which Henry Kissinger tried unsuccessfully to quell. Eventually the first majority elections were held, the results of which Margaret Thatcher refused to recognise, leading to the Marxist-orientated rule of President Mugabe. This autobiography deals with many political events that have been conveniently glossed over. It presents a fascinating portrait of one of the 20th century's most distinguished political figures.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Blake Publishing LTD
ISBN-139781857821765
eBay Product ID (ePID)86428950
Product Key Features
Number of Pages380 Pages
Publication NameThe Great Betrayal: the Memoirs of Ian Douglas Smith
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGovernment
Publication Year1997
TypeTextbook
AuthorIan Douglas Smith
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height242 mm
Item Weight826 g
Item Width160 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorIan Douglas Smith
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- 16 May, 2018
Wonderful Political Memoir
Highly recommended, superb condition, signed by author, of this uniquely honest (unusual by general standards of politicians both past and present!) politician. To find find a book in such superb used condition is rare, no matter the content.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
