Original sentence: After South Africa ceased supporting Rhodesia economically (as well as Mozambique becoming independent under a Marxist regime), the numerous international sanctions that had been imposed eventually proved too difficult for Rhodesia to withstand.Both books were critically acclaimed and gives an interesting insight to the political tug-of-war with Great Britain.Elections were held again in 1980.Smith maintains that had South Africa not abandoned Rhodesia and Mozambique, what is now Zimbabwe would have been much better off.Throughout the 25 year period 1965 to 1990, Ian Smith was given complete support in London by the Conservative Monday Club who organised pro-Rhodesia demonstrations outside number 10 Downing Street several times during the late 1970s, and provided Smith with a platform at several receptions and major dinners
Edited sentence: After South Africa ceased supporting Rhodesia economically (as well as Mozambique becoming independent under a Marxist regime), the numerous international sanctions that had been imposed eventually proved too difficult for the new country to withstand, though Smith earned praise from his supporters for lasting as long as he did.Both books were critically acclaimed and gives an interesting insight to the political tug-of-war and duplicity shown by Great Britain.Elections were held again in 1980, and despite being held under international supervision were widely condemned as having been fraudulent.Smith maintains that had South Africa not abandoned Rhodesia and Mozambique, what is now Zimbabwe would have been much better off, pointing to the fact that the country has turned into a basket case under the leadership of Robert Mugabe.Throughout the 25 year period 1965 - 1990, Ian Smith was given complete support in London by the Conservative Monday Club who organised pro-Rhodesia demonstrations outside number 10 Downing Street several times during the late 1970s, and provided Smith with a platform at several receptions and major dinners