South Africa: A Modern History FROM THE PUBLISHER
This book is a comprehensive survey of the whole of South African history from pre-colonial times to 1999. It handles all major topics in some depth, with special focus on the dramatic changes in that country since 1990. It includes an important chapter on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and information on the recent South African elections. Both authors have long experience of university teaching in South Africa and have published widely in the field.
FROM THE CRITICS
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This history begins with the years before white domination and weaves together the many threads leading to the consolidation of a white state. The final three chapters discuss the sharing of power and the quest for humane values. Saunders (history, U. of Cape Town) now shares authorship with original author Davenport (emeritus, history, Rhodes U., Grahamstown). The first edition was published in 1977; the fourth in 1991. This new edition is substantially revised and updated and contains a brief foreword by Desmond Tutu. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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