In A Short History of South Africa, Gail Nattrass, historian and educator, presents the reader with a brief, general account of South Africa's history, from the very beginning to the present day, from the first evidence of hominid existence, early settlement pre- and post-European arrival and the warfare through the 18th and 19th centuries that lead to the eventual establishment of modern South Africa. This readable and thorough account, illustrated with maps and photographs, is a culmination of a lifetime of researching and teaching the broad spectrum of South African history, collecting stories, taking students on tours around the country, and working with distinguished historians. Nattrass's passion for her subject shines through, whether she is elucidating the reader on early humans in the cradle of humankind, or the tumultuous twentieth-century processes that shaped the democracy that is South Africa today. A must for all those interested in South Africa, within the country and abroad.
CONTRIBUTORS: Gail Nattrass
EAN: 9781868429592
COUNTRY: South Africa
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WEIGHT: 500 g
HEIGHT: 210 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Jonathan Ball Publishers SA
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GENRE: HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Social History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Colonialism & Post-Colonialism
WIDTH: 148 cm
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Book Themes:
Republic of South Africa, General and world history, Social and cultural history, Colonialism and imperialism, Military history
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