Clearly my coffee break hasn’t lasted…
Consider the history of Zimbabwe, according to Wikipedia:
From circa 1250–1629, the area that is known as Zimbabwe today was ruled under the Mutapa Empire, also known as Mwene Mutapa, Monomotapa or the Empire of Great Zimbabwe, which was renowned for its gold trade routes with Arabs. However, Portuguese settlers [...]
Archive for July 3rd, 2008
Zimbabwe: why it can never be 1870 again, or even 1970…
July 3, 2008Keith Windschuttle & Robert Edgerton: a comparison of texts
July 3, 2008Well worth a look for history buffs and/or culture warriors is that online only feature in the July Monthly. Otherwise you may find therein:
THE MONTHLY ESSAYS
“Despite the most fervent wishes of Bob Brown, coal isn’t going anywhere. According to the Australian Coal Association, coal-fired power stations produce 84% of Australia’s electricity and 38% [...]
