A History of South Africa (Thompson Leonard)(Paperback)

A History of South Africa (Thompson Leonard)(Paperback)

A fresh and penetrating exploration of South Africa's history, from the earliest known human inhabitation of the region to the present 'I did not think it was possible for a white person to write a history of South Africa which a black South African would find to be a fair and accurate account of a

Diamonds, Gold and War - The Making of South Africa (Meredith Martin)(Paperback / softback)

An epic, sweeping history of the making of South Africa by the bestselling and acclaimed author of The State of

History of South Africa (Welsh Frank)(Paperback / softback)

'A remarkable feat of scholarship, fairness and readability, full of lively detail with a freshness of style which brings new life to the narrative' Anthony

Birds of Africa South of the Sahara (Ryan Peter)(Paperback)

Birds of Africa South of the Sahara provides unrivalled coverage of African birds in a single volume, and is the only book to describe and illustrate all of the birds found in Africa south of the Sahara Desert (the Afrotropic Region), including Socotra, Pemba and islands in the Gulf of Guinea

The Making of Modern South Africa: Conquest, Apartheid, Democracy (Worden Nigel)(Paperback)

The new edition of The Making of Modern South Africa provides a comprehensive, current introduction to the key themes and debates concerning the history of this controversial country. Engagingly written, the author provides a sharp, analytical overview of the new South Africa. Examines the major

A Short History of South-East Asia (Church Peter)(Paperback)

Explore the fascinating history of south-east Asia A Short History of South-East Asia, Sixth Edition is the latest in a series of updated texts spotlighting this fascinating region. With revised chapters for all of the countries in this geographic area, this interesting text paints a remarkable

Let's Look at South Africa (Clapper Nikki Bruno)(Paperback / softback)

Welcome to South Africa! Hear the sounds of 11 official languages. See lions and elephants on safari. Watch sports such as cricket and rugby. Learn about the people, places and traditions of this diverse African

Segregation - A Global History of Divided Cities (Nightingale Carl H.)(Paperback / softback)

When we think of segregation, what often comes to mind is apartheid South Africa, or the American South in the age of Jim Crow-two societies fundamentally premised on the concept of the separation of the races. But as Carl H. Nightingale shows us in this magisterial history, segregation is

Africa39 - New Writing from Africa South of the Sahara(Paperback / softback)

A History of Southern Africa (Mlambo Alois S.)(Paperback)

From early human civilisation to today, this book illuminates the history of southern Africa. Interweaving social, cultural and political history, archaeology, anthropology and environmentalism, Neil Parsons and Alois Mlambo provide an engaging account of the region's varied past. Placing African

My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level History South Africa, 1948-94: from apartheid state to 'rainbow nation' (Clements Peter)(Paperback / softback)

The History Of Islam In Africa (Levtzion Nehemia)(Paperback)

The history of the Islamic faith on the continent of Africa spans fourteen centuries. For the first time in a single volume, The History of Islam in Africa presents a detailed historic mapping of the cultural, political, geographic, and religious past of this significant presence on a

Sport in South Africa(Paperback / softback)

Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa: Second Edition (Woodhall Steve)(Paperback)

The definitive field guide to South African butterflies. This spectacular new edition of Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa is the only guide to cover all 671 butterfly species that occur in South Africa. Designed for easy identification and optimal use in the field, this guide is an

Distant Suns - Adventure in the Vastness of Africa and South America (Manicom Sam)(Paperback / softback)

Longman History Project South Africa 1948-1994 Paper (Brooman Josh)(Paperback / softback)

An invaluable resource for all GCSE Specifications - whatever your students'

Dorps: Small Towns of South Africa (Ballen Roger)(Pevná vazba)

From 1982 to 1986, Roger Ballen, an American photographer, travelled widely throughout South Africa, visiting its scattered towns and villages. During this time he developed a unique vision towards little-known corners and artifacts, trading stores, old houses and humble people. Textured with time,

A History of Modern Africa: 1800 to the Present (Reid Richard J.)(Paperback)

Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa (Manning John)(Paperback)

South Africa's varied landscape is home to some 19,000 shrubs and herbs, a large number of which bear flowers of intricate and often stunning beauty. This field guide covers more than 1,100 species, focusing on the most common, conspicuous and 'showy' plants of the region. It offers easy-to-use

Heinemann Book of South African Short Stories (Hirson Denis)(Paperback / softback)

All by writers who spent their formative years in South Africa, this diverse range of short stories spans from the end of World War II when the National Party was on the upsurge, to the early 1990s when the legal framework of apartheid was abolished, the ANC was legalized and Mandela was

Fortunes of Africa - A 5,000 Year History of Wealth, Greed and Endeavour (Meredith Martin)(Paperback / softback)

In this vast and vivid panorama of history, Martin Meredith, bestselling author of The State of Africa, follows the fortunes of Africa over a period of 5,000 years. With compelling narrative, he traces the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and empires; the spread of Christianity and Islam; the

The Covenant (Michener James A.)(Paperback)

James A. Michener's masterly chronicle of South Africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. From the Java-born Van Doorn family tree springs two great branches: one nurtures lush vineyards, the

History of Africa (Shillington Kevin)(Paperback)

This fourth edition of this best-selling core history textbook offers a richly illustrated, single volume, narrative introduction to African history, from a hugely respected authority in the field. The market-leading range of illustrated material from prior editions is now further improved,

Overdene (Freeborn Muriel)(Paperback)

Geoffrey returns home to Overdene after a lifetime of working in South Africa. His failed marriage and approaching retirement force him to consider his future and the realisation that a new aim is essential to his wellbeing.As he formulates his plans, the complications of other people and life