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LAND, CHIEFS, MINING
SOUTH AFRICA'S NORTH-WEST PROVINCE SINCE 1840 |
| By: |
Andrew Manson, Bernard K. Mbenga |
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Paperback |
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£27.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1868147711 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781868147717 |
| Publisher: |
WITS UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2014 |
| Description: |
Land, chiefs, mining explores aspects of the experience of the Batswana in the thornveld and bushveld regions of the North-West Province, shedding light on defining issues, moments and individuals in this lesser known region of South Africa. |
| Synopsis: |
Land, Chiefs, Mining explores aspects of the experience of the Batswana in the thornveld and bushveld regions of the North-West Province, shedding light on defi ning issues, moments and individuals in this lesser known region of South Africa. Some of the focuses are: an important Tswana kgosi (chief ), Moiloa II of the Bahurutshe; responses to and participation in the South African War and its aftermath, 1899-1907; land acquisition; economic and political conditions in the reserves; resistance to MangopeAEs Bophuthatswana; the impact of game parks and the Sun City resort; rural resistance and the liberation struggle; and African reaction to the platinum mining revolution. Written in a direct and accessible style, and illustrated with photographs and maps, the book provides an understanding, for a general reader ship, of the region and its recent history. At the same time it opens up avenues for further research. |
| Illustrations: |
Black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
South Africa |
| Imprint: |
Wits University Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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