The Making of Modern South Africa: Conquest, Segregation and Apartheid (Historical Association Studies) - Softcover

"A masterly summary of the major themes which have gone into the making of modern South Africa and of the debates which historians have had about them. It is clear and succinct; marvellously well-researched; absolutely up-to-date; and easily accessible to the general reader. It is at once the best book of its kind available." Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History "Nigel Worden's book has a good chronology, excellent bibliography and it certainly enriches the literature on South Africa." Africa World Review "Good, scholarly one-volume overviews of South African history are not plentiful. The Making of Modern South Africa, is already proving invaluable to students and lecturer alike because it is so up to date... the book is admirably organized, remarkably comprehensive and bound to be widely used." The English Historical Review

This text provides an up-to-date introduction to the key themes and debates central to an understanding of South Africa. The book examines the major issues in South Africa's history, from the colonial conquests of the 18th and 19th centuries, through the establishment of racism, segregation and apartheid, to the spirit of reform, resistance and repression of the 1980s and, in this new edition, the first democratic elections in April 1994. With the break up of institutional apartheid, perspectives on recent South African history have undergone a significant shift. The author examines these changes and assesses developments within the new South Africa in a wide historical context, providing an overview for all those interested in modern South African history and politics.