Allen F. Isaacman, Joy M. Chadya, and Barbara S. Isaacman. Elusive Histories: Mozambican Migrant Laborers in Rhodesia, ca. 1900–1980. Ohio University Press, 2025. 300 pp. Illustrations. Bibliography. Index. 36. 95. Paperback. ISBN: 9780821425756.

Key Points

• The central aim is to examine the experiences and impact of Mozambican migrant laborers in Rhodesia between 1900 and 1980.
• Analytical review of historical records and literature
• Interviews with descendants of migrant laborers
• Examination of economic and social conditions in Rhodesia
• Identifies significant economic contributions of Mozambican laborers
• Reveals the complex social relationships between laborers and colonial systems
• Highlights the cultural implications of migration for families and communities