- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc (12 Nov 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0306818825
- ISBN-13: 978-0306818820
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 692,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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We are going to live in South Africa soon and I wanted to read up on the history before going. The great thing about this book is that it does help you to understand why apartheid was introduced, it does give you the background to the feeling of supremacy and it also is a fantastic read. I want to know more now......
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This book is among the best I have ever read. An extremely interesting insight into the interminable struggle for freedom in South Africa. I couldn't believe the extremes that white people were (and probably still are) prepared to go in order to assert their "superiority". An excellent fast moving and riveting read, difficult to put down.
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It is not much use learning history if we do not also feel the sensation and emotions of the protagonists at the time they enter history. For this reason, it is never easy writing history. Detailed academic accounts tend to be cold and uninspiring. On the other hand, the ones that sensationalize are often inaccurate. Dominique Lapierre's account covers almost four centuries of the history of South Africa - from the time Van Riebeeck landed there to grow lettuce to the handing over of the reigns of power by de Klerk to Mandela. In a fast moving, yet seamless account he showed that man's oppressive nature can be contained and overcome only by the spirit of man. This book is probably the best for the reader who has heard about apartheid but does not know how it started or how it ended, and more importantly, what went on under its policies. This book is for the reader who has heard about Nelson Mandela but is not sure why this man is great. This book is for the reader who believes that the human spirit is strong but not am not quite sure how strong it can be.
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Fascinating read
I knew very little about the history of South Africa, but this book gave me an insight into the evolution of this country in a clear and concise way. Read more
Published 21 months ago by F. Vignon
Intense and brilliantly written
A deep insight in the history of South Africa. Lapierre has the talent of making history easily readable and enjoyable. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Chiara Garzoni
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