Nelson Mandela: A Biography

This volume examines the life and accomplishments of the first black South African president, who spent twenty-seven years in jail for his political beliefs. Everyone needs to know the inspiring life story of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders of all time, the first black president of South...

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Main Author: Limb, Peter
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mumbai Jaico Publishing House 2018
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300 |a xiv, 144 p.  
520 |a This volume examines the life and accomplishments of the first black South African president, who spent twenty-seven years in jail for his political beliefs. Everyone needs to know the inspiring life story of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders of all time, the first black president of South Africa, the most famous African, and a major world statesman. This work is a balanced way to not only understand a great man, but also to understand a critical time in world history and race relations. Mandela's quest for racial justice for black South Africans as a leader of the African National Congress led to twenty-seven years of imprisonment. South African Apartheid consumed the attention of the world, coming to a head in the 1980s. With intense international pressure on the Apartheid government, Mandela was finally freed in 1990. Through the landmark presidency of South Africa and post Nobel Peace Prize years up until today, he has continued as a peacemaker and agent for change. Chapter 1 covers his birth into a strong Xhosa family and clan, with cultural, historical, and geographical context, and the next chapter follows his elite education path, taking into consideration the forces and people who helped shape the future leader. Chapter 3 discusses his law practice, African National Congress work, and his first wife. Chapters 4-6 continue with his growing political involvement and family. Chapter 7 and 8 deal with the long imprisonment and then freedom. The final chapters discuss his presidency and Nobel Peace Prize and life today. Includes a timeline and photo essay.  
650 |a Mandela, Nelson, - 1918-2013  |9 1935 
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