christopher c saunders editor (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: NEAR FINE. First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover. Short biographies of nine key nineteenth-century black leaders in southern Africa, including some well-known figures - Mzilikazi and Cetshwayo - as well as others, such as Mpande and Mswati, who are less known. Contributors include Ngwabi Bhebe, P. I . Bonner, Sandra Burman and others. Illustrated with maps and photographs. Notes and suggestions for further reading at the end of each section. Index. 160 pp. Near fine.

4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. (iv) + 283, incl. index; profusely illustrated with maps, tables, contemporary artwork and photographs, incl. some colour. Every so slightly shelf-rubbed; occasional fox spot. Near-fine condition. "What is the oldest known rock painting in South Africa? Who was Maqoma? When was slavery abolished? What happened at Bulhoek? Who founded the African National Congress? These and many other questions are answered in the pages of An Illustrated Dictionary of South African History. Compiled and edited by historians of note, the Dictionary is intended for the general reader and student alike. It presents in quick and easy alphabetical format the exciting history of our country, from the dawn of man in the sub-continent to the political turmoil of the present day. Accessible, yet academically sound in every respect, this concise, practical reference book provides factual information on the institutions, events, dates and principal figures in South Africa's history.".

4to; laminated pictorial boards, with earlier owner's additional clear adhesive lamination; pp. (iv) + 283, incl. index; profusely illustrated with maps, tables, contemporary artwork and photographs, incl. some colour. Light bump to fore-edge of lower board; earlier owner's name on front free endpaper. Very good condition. "What is the oldest known rock painting in South Africa? Who was Maqoma? When was slavery abolished? What happened at Bulhoek? Who founded the African National Congress? These and many other questions are answered in the pages of An Illustrated Dictionary of South African History. Compiled and edited by historians of note, the Dictionary is intended for the general reader and student alike. It presents in quick and easy alphabetical format the exciting history of our country, from the dawn of man in the sub-continent to the political turmoil of the present day. Accessible, yet academically sound in every respect, this concise, practical reference book provides factual information on the institutions, events, dates and principal figures in South Africa's history.".

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. (history, africa, anthropology).