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The Afrikaners: Biography of a People (Reconsiderations in Southern African History)
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by Hermann Giliomee
Sales Rank: 143106
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 732 pages
Published by: University Press of Virginia May 1, 2003
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0813922372
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0813922379
Book Dimensions:
9.4 x 6.8 x 1.9 inches
Weighs: 2.8 pounds
Product Description
"A history of the Afrikaners from the first European settlement to the present day written by a proud and even patriotic Afrikaner who is nevertheless critical in its approach and untainted by African nationalism. It includes an account of the origins and demise of apartheid that must rank as the most sober, objective, and comprehensive we have." --J. M. Coetzee
About The Author
Hermann Giliomee, Professor of History at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, is the editor or author of thirteen books, including Negotiating South Africas Future, Awkward Embrace: One-Party Domination and Democracy in Industrialising Countries, From Apartheid to Nation-Building, and The Shaping of South African Society. In 1984 he founded Die Suid-Afrikaan, an Afrikaans journal of opinion, and he has been a regular columnist for the Cape Times, Rand Daily Mail, and other periodicals.
Reader Reviews
This fascinating book is subtitled, "Biography of a People," and it certainly lives up to it. The book follows the history of the Boers of South Africa, from their arrival in the seventeenth century, through to the final collapse of apartheid and beyond (the book having been published in 2003). Along the way, the reader is treated to an in-depth and yet highly readable history that makes South African history come alive in an exciting and highly informative way. I must say, this book is nothing short of a tour de force! I have read several books on South Africa, and I must admit that I was at first intimidated by this book's size and appearance, which convinced me that it was a school book. But, while this book is eminently useful as a school book, it is still highly readable, making South Africa's history interesting. It covers many details without sounding dry and academic. So, while I have read several books on South Africa's history, I can easily say that this is the best one that I have read so far. If you are interested in South Africa and the Boers, then this is the best book you can get on the subject. I give this book my highest recommendations!
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