Outlaws, Anxiety, and Disorder in Southern Africa

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Focusing on the interplay between objects, landscapes, and architecture, the book examines how colonial southern Africa shaped perceptions of outlaws and disorder. Through interdisciplinary vignettes, Rachel King delves into the creation and control of cattle raiders, utilizing material evidence, rock art, and archival texts. Addressing themes such as mobility, violence, and resistance, she critiques scholarly approaches to understanding this history. The work offers insights into the complexities of rule-breaking and rule-making in both southern Africa and beyond.