Some Famous Rhodesian Trials

Some Famous Rhodesian Trials by Alan Hardy is a compelling collection of nine notable legal cases from Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), offering a fascinating glimpse into the country’s judicial past. The book spans a wide range of dramatic and sometimes bizarre crimes, including highway robbery, embezzlement, murder, witchcraft, and train robbery.

Each case is richly detailed and supported by contemporary photographs that help bring the courtroom drama to life. While the trials focus more on sensational and criminal cases rather than political or constitutional issues, they provide unique insight into the societal norms and legal processes of the time.

Originally published in 1981 by Books of Zimbabwe, this hardcover edition features 151 pages bound in red boards, complete with a dust jacket. It’s a rare and insightful addition for collectors of Rhodesiana or those interested in legal history and colonial-era Southern Africa.