Carl Mauch and Some Karanga Chiefs Around Great Zimbabwe 1871–1872: Re-Considering the Evidence

A re-examination of Carl Mauch's 1871–1872 records reveals that his accounts of Karanga society and politics around Great Zimbabwe were compromised by faulty geographic readings, inconsistent orthography, and subjective narrative shifts. This challenges the reliability of his observations as a primary historical source, necessitating a contextual reassessment of his role in shaping interpretations of late 19th-century African political dynamics.

Mazarire, G. C. (2013). Carl Mauch and Some Karanga Chiefs Around Great Zimbabwe 1871–1872: Re-Considering the Evidence. South African Historical Journal, 65(3), 337–364. https://doi.org/10.1080/02582473.2013.768290