Mandela

His Essential Life

Biography & Memoir, Political
Cover of the book Mandela by Peter Hain, Rowman & Littlefield International
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Peter Hain ISBN: 9781786607591
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield International Publication: July 18, 2018
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield International Language: English
Author: Peter Hain
ISBN: 9781786607591
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield International
Publication: July 18, 2018
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield International
Language: English

Mandela: His Essential Life chronicles the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century's most influential and admired statesmen. Charting his development from remote rural roots to city lawyer, freedom fighter, and then political leader, Peter Hain takes an in-depth look at Mandela's rise through the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC) and subsequent 27 years imprisonment on Robben Island, as increasingly vocal protests against the injustices of Apartheid brought his struggle against overwhelming prejudice and oppression to the eyes of the world.

This book encompasses Mandela’s inauguration as South Africa's first democratically elected president, his "retirement" campaigns for human rights, a solution to AIDS and poverty. It goes on to chronicle his later years and death. Throughout, the humanity and compassion of this extraordinary world leader shine through. The author concludes with a critical analysis of his and the ANC’s achievements, its leadership’s subsequent slide into corruption, and whether under new direction South Africa can reclaim the values and legacy of Mandela, and the ‘rainbow nation’ he created and led to such global acclaim.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Mandela: His Essential Life chronicles the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century's most influential and admired statesmen. Charting his development from remote rural roots to city lawyer, freedom fighter, and then political leader, Peter Hain takes an in-depth look at Mandela's rise through the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC) and subsequent 27 years imprisonment on Robben Island, as increasingly vocal protests against the injustices of Apartheid brought his struggle against overwhelming prejudice and oppression to the eyes of the world.

This book encompasses Mandela’s inauguration as South Africa's first democratically elected president, his "retirement" campaigns for human rights, a solution to AIDS and poverty. It goes on to chronicle his later years and death. Throughout, the humanity and compassion of this extraordinary world leader shine through. The author concludes with a critical analysis of his and the ANC’s achievements, its leadership’s subsequent slide into corruption, and whether under new direction South Africa can reclaim the values and legacy of Mandela, and the ‘rainbow nation’ he created and led to such global acclaim.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield International

Cover of the book The Question of Space by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Songs of Social Protest by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Heart And Soul by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Theorising Literary Islands by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Island Genres, Genre Islands by Peter Hain
Cover of the book In the Ruins of the Cold War Bunker by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Media After Kittler by Peter Hain
Cover of the book The Politics of Transnational Peasant Struggle by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Resistance and Decolonization by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Rethinking Racial Capitalism by Peter Hain
Cover of the book The Dialectic of Duration by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Theorizing Justice by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Refugees Now by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Deepening EU-Georgian Relations by Peter Hain
Cover of the book Parties and Party Systems by Peter Hain
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy