Volume 44 Issue 5 May 1994

Compact History

Ian Fitzgerald examines the benefits of accessing British History now available on CD-ROM.

Shaka and the Modern Zulu State

Dan Wylie looks at the myths and realities of nineteenth century Zulu nationhood and their resonance in the new South Africa today.

Democracy in South Asia

Robin Jeffrey examines how colonialism and religious divisions have interacted with indigenous tradition to produce a mixed balance sheet for democracy in and around the Indian sub-continent.