An Illustrated Dictionary of South African History
by Saunders, Christopher C. (advisory editor)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0620180803
- ISBN 13
- 9780620180801
- Seller
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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About This Item
(Johannesburg: Ibis, 1994) 0620180803. 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." .
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- Bookseller
- Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA (ZA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10213
- Title
- An Illustrated Dictionary of South African History
- Author
- Saunders, Christopher C. (advisory editor)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0620180803
- ISBN 13
- 9780620180801
- Publisher
- (Johannesburg: Ibis, 1994) 0620180803
- This edition first published
- 1994
- Keywords
- Apartheid. Settlers. African Tribes. Afrikaners. Nelson Mandela South African History
- Bookseller catalogs
- South African History;
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Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
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Port Elizabeth
About Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. We are members of IOBA and SABDA. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The store is managed by Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.