A Complicated War: The Harrowing of Mozambique
- ISBN-10
- 0520082664
- ISBN-13
- 9780520082663
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 325
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992
- Publisher
- Univ of California Press
- Author
- William Finnegan
Description
Among Africa's suffering is the little- known war in Mozambique, now in its second decade. Finnegan traveled through the country in 1988 to assess the impact of a war waged by guerrillas who are armed and often directed by South Africa. He tells a compelling story of rural misery caused by the war, which in turn offers a fertile ground for its continuation. Finnegan's narrative includes historical background and critical analysis of the Mozambique government whose policies have not created an inclusive framework for the nation. Finnegan is drawn to the conclusion that Mozambique's peasants long have been denied the fruits of peace: first under centuries of Portuguese colonialism; and now as they are exposed to the current war that is destroying their future.
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